Journeys of Hope | a Pilgrim Center of Hope podcast

Our journey today will be a pilgrimage with St. Vincent de Paul and the Society that is named after this role model of faith. You may know his name, and perhaps have heard of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, but how much do you know about what he has contributed to the Church?

On today's journey, you will:

• Meet St. Vincent de Paul and hear about his life.
• Be introduced to Blessed Frederic Ozanam, Founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and bring to light its impact on communities across the globe.
• Finally, we will learn about all of this can teach, encourage & inspire us today.

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Jewel for the Journey: "Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me." – Matthew 25:40

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Our journey today is with the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Come along with Mary Jane Fox and her guests, members of this organization, Dennis Alvey, KGCHS, and Barbara Alvey, DGCHS. This papal order dates back to the time of the Crusades. It is the only lay institution of the Vatican State charged with the task of providing for the needs of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and of all the activities and initiatives to support the Christian presence in the Holy Land.

On today's journey, you will:

• Hear the story of how this Order began during the time of the Crusades.
• Learn what each member is committed to and what they do to help the Church in the Holy Land stay alive.
• Be inspired by what they represent and do in the name of all Catholic Christians.

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Jewel for the Journey:

"Making the Holy Land known means transmitting the 'Fifth Gospel,' that is, the historical environment and geographical area in which the Word of God was revealed and then made flesh in Jesus of Nazareth, for us and for our salvation." - Pope Francis (Apostolic Palace on Jan. 17)

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

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Our journey today will be a pilgrimage with a trailblazing woman saint, whom Pope Benedict XVI named a Doctor of the Church. She was a musician and composer, a theologian and mystic, an herbalist and healer, and a preacher and reformer in the High Middle Ages. Joining Angela Sealana is her guest, Jeanne O'Connell with St. Hildegard's Cathedral of the Woods.

On today's journey, you will

• Meet St. Hildegard von Bingen and hear about her life
• Discover how her insights can help us find wholeness and healing in our lives as we reclaim our relationship to the rest of Creation

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Official website of St. Hildegard's Cathedral of the Woods

Jewel for the Journey:

"With nature's help, humankind can set into creation all that is necessary and life-sustaining." – St. Hildegard von Bingen

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

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Our journey today will be a pilgrimage with Mary, the Mother of Jesus, under her title Our Lady of Stono River. This Marian title is associated with the Stono Uprising which took place at Stono River, South Carolina in the U.S. on September 9, 1739. We will also discuss how Mary's titles in many cultures is important for our faith, and advice on passing along our own cultural traditions to keep them alive.

On today's journey, you will

• Hear the story of this event in American history
• Learn about the Marian and Catholic connections
• Be encouraged by Our Lady of Stono River
• And, be inspired by the relationship between faith and culture

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Featured Image, Our Lady of Stono River mural created for the National Black Catholic Congress by Enzo Selvaggi, used with permission.

Mary Jane Fox interviews Dr. Mitch & Chrissy Finnie, a hopeful couple. They share their love in holy matrimony, their adoption journey, and their faith in Christ after losing their daughter Veronica. This week's journey will be unforgettable.

During this episode, you will:

• Meet Dr. Mitch & Chrissy Finnie have been married for 14 years
• Be inspired by their story of the adoption of three children
• Learn how they remained close to each other and steadfast in their faith amidst Veronica's passing

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Jewel for the Journey:"Whatever you do for your family, your children, your husband, your wife, you do for God. All we do, our prayers, our work, our suffering, is for Jesus." – St. Mother Teresa

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Come on a journey as we discuss total Consecration to Mary. Join Co-Founder and Co-Director of Pilgrim Center of Hope, Mary Jane Fox, and her guest, Ana Alcoreza. She is a woman who is consecrated to Mary, the Mother of God, and who has experienced Mary's maternal mercy.

During this episode, you will:

• Learn about Total Consecration to Mary and its meaning.
• Discover why we can consider consecrating our lives to Mary, the Mother of God.
• Hear an explanation of why consecration to Mary helps us get closer to Jesus.

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Jewel for the Journey:

"Mary is the safest, easiest, shortest, and most perfect way of approaching Jesus." St. Louis de Montfort

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Our journey this week will be unique and special in many ways as we embark on a spiritual pilgrimage into sports and spirituality. Guiding us along the way are Mary Jane Fox and her guest, Stan Laing, Athletic Director at Northside Independent School District, the fourth largest school district in the state of Texas.

During this episode, you will:

• Be inspired by a Sports Coach who incorporates his Christian Faith with those around him.
• Hear how this Coach's experience in the Holy Land caused him to choose a battle cry that includes the Jerusalem Cross.
• Receive good tips on choosing things that matter most, especially those that relate to our daily life.

Jewel for the Journey:

"Sports contribute to the love of life, teaches sacrifice, respect, and responsibility, leading to the full development of every human person." – St. Pope John Paul II

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Come with us and explore Dominican Spirituality and the life of St. Dominic de Guzmán! To guide us on our spiritual pilgrimage are Angela Sealana, Media Coordinator for Pilgrim Center, and Annette Winfield, President of the Lay Dominican Chapter of San Antonio, Texas.

During this episode, you will:

• Meet St. Dominic and hear about his life
• Discover Dominican spirituality
• And learn about how all of this can teach, encourage & inspire us today.

Jewel for the Journey:

"May you make progress every day." – St. Dominic de Guzmán

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Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox on a spiritual journey to the Holy Land, where they will introduce us to Mary of Nazareth. She became the Mother of Jesus, the Son of God. She is without a doubt one of the most prominent and important figures in all of Christianity.

During this episode, you will:

• Be introduced to Mary of Nazareth
• Hear about the history of Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus
• Learn about Mary's role in God's salvation plan for his people

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Jewel for the Journey: "Mary is that happy ark, in which those who take refuge will never suffer the shipwreck of eternal perdition" – St. Bernard of Clairvaux

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It's time to add another stamp to your spiritual passport! Join Jason Nunez and his guest, Fr. Charles Khachan, Pastor of St. George Maronite Catholic Church, in San Antonio, TX, on a journey to Lebanon and the life of St. Charbel.

During our journey, you will learn:

• How did Christianity come to Lebanon, and what is the state of the Christian faith in Lebanon today?
• Who are Maronite Catholics, and how we are all connected?
• What spiritual lessons can we learn from St. Charbel, that can help us in our daily life?

Jewel for the Journey: "The Father's will is always for your good." – St. Charbel Makhlouf

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