Journeys of Hope | a Pilgrim Center of Hope podcast

Have you ever wondered, what is God's Will for you? Come on a spiritual journey with Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox as they discuss this very topic. They will refer to the book Making Choices, by Peter Kreeft, to help guide us on this journey.

During this episode, you will:

• Learn what we mean when we say, "God's Will"
• Hear several methods that have been used to determine God's Will
• Discover some practical tips for discerning God's Will in our lives

Jewel for the Journey: "Let all your cares about the future trustingly in God's hands, and let yourself be guided by the Lord just like a little child." – St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

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Come on a spiritual pilgrimage with Jason Nunez and Angela Sealana to explore the wisdom and spirituality of St. Benedict, the founder of Western Monasticism. Hear about the life and legacy of this remarkable saint who shaped the history and culture of Europe and beyond!

During this episode, you will:

• Hear about the life and spirituality of St. Benedict
• Dive into The Rule of St. Benedict
• And learn about how he can teach, encourage & inspire us today

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Featured Image: "Saint Benedict", by Lawrence OP, CC BY-SA 2.0

Jewel for the Journey:

"Listen carefully, my son, to the master's instructions, and attend to them with the ear of your heart." – St. Benedict

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Our journey this week will be unique and special in many ways. Come along with Deacon Tom and Mary Jane and take a journey with American Heroes, and more!

During this episode, you will:

• Be introduced to a couple of American Heroes who were Catholic and made a difference for our country.
• Learn about TAPS – how it originated and why we hear TAPS play at military events.
• Discover ways we can show our patriotism to our Nation.

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Featured image of Fr. Michael Quealy captured from Fr Michael Quealy in Vietnam YouTube video. Featured image of Lt. Vincent Robert Capodanno Attribution: Catholic News Agency.

Jewel for the Journey:

"…our Declaration of Independence is a declaration of dependence. We are independent because we are dependent on God. If we wish to keep our rights and liberties, we must also keep our God… Piety and patriotism go together. That's the first glory of being an American." – Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen

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Come with us on a spiritual pilgrimage with Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati to his homeland of Turin, Italy. To guide us on our journey are Angela Sealana and Christine Wohar, Founder of FrassatiUSA which promotes the spirituality of Pier Giorgio Frassati.

During this episode, you will:

• Hear about Pier Giorgio and why he is growing in popularity around the world
• Come on an audio pilgrimage to Turin, his hometown, and where he is buried
• And learn about how he can teach, encourage & inspire us today.

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Photo (c) Associazione Pier Giorgio Frassati, Rome. Used with permission.

Jewel for the Journey:

"The purpose for which we have been created shows us the path, even if strewn with many thorns, it is not a sad path. It is joyful even in the face of sorrow." – Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati

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Join Angela Sealana and internationally-recognized Catholic pilgrimage expert Mary Jane Fox to learn about the devotional practice of pilgrimages.

During this episode, you will:

• Learn: What distinguishes a pilgrimage from a religious tour?
• Understand the basics behind why we make pilgrimages
• Discover: What to consider when planning to make a pilgrimage?
• Plus: What if you can't make a pilgrimage abroad? We'll share how you can also benefit from the beautiful grace that is a pilgrimage experience.

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Jewel for the Journey:

"Pilgrimages evoke our earthly journey toward heaven…" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2691)

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Join Jason Nunez and Angela Sealana on a journey through history with saints who were Dads! What can fathers gain from their example, especially for challenging times in the pilgrimage of parenthood?

During this episode, you will:

• Meet saints who were fathers, and learn what they teach us
• Look at common challenges facing fathers today, and learn practical tips for overcoming them
• And appreciate the powerful gift of fatherhood

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Jewel for the Journey:

"By fulfilling your duty in this way you will reach the highest state of happiness." (St. Stephen of Hungary to his son Emeric, The Admonitions)

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St. James Kisai Image Attribution: Aikaleido, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

It's time to add another stamp to your spiritual passport! Join Jason Nunez as he guides you on a spiritual pilgrimage to the Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos, located in Jalisco, Mexico. This Cathedral-Basilica ranks second in the number of visitors in the country, only after the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in Mexico City. More than 7 million pilgrims a year visit the Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos.

During this episode, you will hear:

• How the Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos came to be
• About the First Miracle of Our Lady of San Juan de Los Lagos
• Simple ways we can walk in hope

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Jewel for the Journey:

"The Church's devotion to the Blessed Virgin is intrinsic to Christian worship." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 971)

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Image of Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos Attribution: Luisalvaz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

In this week's spiritual pilgrimage, take a walk with the Holy Spirit! To lead us on our journey are Jason Nunez and Fr. Jorge Haro, a Missionary of the Holy Spirit and the Parochial Vicar of St. Luke Catholic Church located in San Antonio, TX.

During this episode, you will hear:

• Common misunderstandings or misconceptions about the Holy Spirit
• Steps we can take to walk with the Holy Spirit daily
• How to determine if you are being guided by the Holy Spirit

Click here for resources to get more out of your journey.

Jewel for the Journey:

"The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God." (Romans 8:16)

We are so grateful to this month's sponsors, Chris and Patty Parma, who made this podcast episode possible.

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Did you know the Catholic Church has an outreach to all who journey by sea? The Stella Maris ministry is available to anyone traveling by sea who finds themselves near a port. Come along with Angela Sealana and her guest, Sr. Joanna Okereke, Sister of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus, who was appointed National Director of Stella Maris in February 2015.

During this episode, you will:

• Hear about the life of seafarers and about the Church's service to them through the Stella Maris apostolate
• Learn about Stella Maris – a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and how she, under this title, can guide us in our daily journey
• Be inspired and encouraged to live in hope!

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Jewel for the Journey:

"When the storms to temptation burst upon you, when you see yourself driven upon the rocks of tribulation, look at the star, call upon Mary." – St. Bernard of Clairvaux

We are so grateful to this month's sponsors, Chris and Patty Parma, who made this podcast episode possible.

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Our journey this week will be unique and special in many ways. Come along with Jason Nunez and his guest, Fr. Paul Melgarejo, Parochial Vicar of St. Matthew Catholic Church, in San Antonio, TX. They will be shining a light on the Sacrament of Confession! Fr. Paul entered the seminary after hearing the voice of God, calling him to the priesthood in Daily Mass and attending holy hour. Fr. Paul was ordained to the priesthood on May 15, 2021.

During this episode, you will hear about:

• What are some of the benefits of frequent Confession?
• What is the Seal of Confession?
• And what inspiration can we take from all this for our daily journey of life?

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We are so grateful to this month's sponsors, Chris and Patty Parma, who made this podcast episode possible.

Jewel for the Journey:

"Confession is an act of honesty and courage – an act of entrusting ourselves, beyond sin, to the mercy of a loving and forgiving God." – Pope St. John Paul II

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