Journeys of Hope | a Pilgrim Center of Hope podcast

Discover consoling insights on the Gospel Prayer called the Rosary, with Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox – including the Blessed Mother's 15 Promises of the Rosary, for greater hope and strength for daily life.

In this episode, you will:

• Be introduced to Mary as mother of Christ
• Hear the story of her apparition to a Dominican Friar to whom she gave the 15 Promises to those who faithfully pray the Rosary.
• Discover how those promises are relevant to us and can bring hope into our lives.

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Jewel for the Journey: "The power of the Rosary is beyond description. It's a potent, saint-making prayer. …It can resolve personal problems, rescue souls from eternal death, and conquer despair." - Blessed Fulton Sheen

We are so grateful to this month's sponsor, Anna Rangel, who made this podcast episode possible.

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How does beauty draw us to God? Journey with Mary Jane Fox through an overview of how art is woven through centuries of Church history, from Jesus' time to our time today, and learn a method of praying with sacred art.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why is Sacred Art important?
• How has Sacred Art helped people through the centuries discover God?
• How can I approach Sacred Art to help me in my spiritual journey?

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Jewel for the Journey: "Beauty is one of mankind's greatest needs; it is the root from which the branches of our peace and the fruits of our hope come forth." - Pope Benedict XVI

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Have you ever wondered why Catholics dip their fingers into holy water? Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox as they dive into its meaning, uses, and the power it holds in our lives.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The theological and biblical foundations for the use of holy water
• Common misconceptions or abuses surrounding holy water
• How we can use holy water as a sign of hope in our daily lives

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Jewel for the Journey: "We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop." - St. Teresa of Calcutta

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Did you know you can touch Jerusalem from Texas? Pilgrim Center of Hope invites you to spend 'A Day In Jerusalem' at our Center; touch stones from the real places of Christ's life, walk the Via Dolorosa, learn about his Passion experience, and more! Listen as Jason Nunez and Angela Sealana introduce this unique event to you.

In this episode, you will:

• Discover amazing opportunities available during 'A Day In Jerusalem' at Pilgrim Center of Hope in San Antonio
• Hear how you, your loved ones, and your fellow parishioners can take advantage of this one-of-a-kind experience
• Get a behind the scenes look at how this experience was created

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Jewel for the Journey: "A community that prays does not escape from reality but learns to live it under the gaze of God." - His Beatitude Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzaballa, O.F.M., Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem

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Did you know Mary spent her last years in Ephesus, Turkey? Hear about her life in Ephesus, the miracles reported by pilgrims, and how we can welcome her into our hearts.

Jewel for the Journey: "From Mary we learn to surrender to God's Will in all things. From Mary we learn to trust even when all hope seems gone. From Mary we learn to love Christ her Son and the Son of God!" - St. John Paul II

Click here to view our past Meet Mary video!

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Have you heard of the Season of Creation? Join Angela Sealana and Dr. Virginia Mata, Director for the Archdiocese of San Antonio's Life and Social Justice Ministries, to discover this relatively new season within the Church's life, understand the foundations of Catholic social teaching, and how you can live your faith through action.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Catholic Social Teaching is called the Church's "best-kept secret" because its principles are often overlooked by society. What is it, and how does it relate to Christ?
• What is the Season of Creation? How does care for God's Creation relate to the Catholic faith?
• What practical actions can we take to safeguard God's Creation for ourselves, our families, community, and future generations?

Featured images of the Archdiocese of San Antonio.

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Jewel for the Journey: "Lord, make me an instrument of your peace." - St. Francis of Assisi

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Have you ever wondered why you should go to church? Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox as they discuss the significance of faith, the sacrament, and the importance of belonging to a faith community.

In this episode, you will:

• Hear personal stories of growing past a casual Catholic to embracing a deeper faith
• Be encouraged to discover why community matters and why practicing your faith is always better together
• Explore real-life struggles that keep people from going to Mass, from busyness to a lack of understanding of Church teachings

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Jewel for the Journey: "Mass is the moment when heaven and earth are united." - St. Francis of Assisi

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Ever wondered what life is like for a Franciscan Friar? Mary Jane Fox welcomes Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM, who shares his unique journey, the significance of the Franciscan habit, and his experiences in the Holy Land.

In this episode, you will:

• Hear Fr. Alex's journey from a young boy discovering St. Francis to becoming a friar
• Learn about a Marian Shrine in Pontiac, Michigan, which Fr. Alex helped establish
• Reflect on the 800th Jubilee of St. Francis

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Jewel for the Journey: "At all times and seasons, in every country and place, every day and all day, we must have a true and humble faith." St. Francis of Assisi

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Angela Sealana and Dr. Jason King discuss the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and how St. Mary's University's Wayfinders program encourages young people to engage with philosophy, service, and community. In this episode, you will:

• Learn about the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and how education helps us grow in hope
• Hear about what research has discovered about graduates from Catholic institutions of higher learning
• Discover programs and events for the greater San Antonio community to apply the Catholic Intellectual Tradition into our daily lives

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Jewel for the Journey: "Education is a participation in the work of Mary. She is the great teacher of (all people). Her mission has been, and still is, to give birth to Jesus Christ." - Fr. Emile Neubert, S.M.

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Join Angela Sealana and Jason Nunez for a spiritual journey to the Temple of Jerusalem. Together, they uncover the story of Jesus' presentation and discover the inspiring stories of Simeon and Anna and how their faith can guide us today.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What the ancient Temple was like, and what the Holy Family likely saw and experienced on their pilgrimage there.
• You'll learn more about why Jesus was presented in the Temple.
• Hear how all of this is relevant to us and can bring us hope into our lives.

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Jewel for the Journey: "Let us contemplate God's patience and implore the trusting patience of Simeon and of Anna." - Pope Francis

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