Journeys of Hope | a Pilgrim Center of Hope podcast

Join Mary Jane Fox on a journey to creating a sacred space! There are many benefits of creating a sacred space in your home. This beautiful practice is one that invites God into your home formally by creating a simple space for prayer.

During our journey, you will learn:

• Why would we want to do this?
• What is needed to create a Sacred Space?
• Tips on how creating a Sacred Space can help us in our daily lives.

We are so grateful to this month's sponsors, the Nuñez & Rojas Family, in loving memory of Isidoro "Izzy" Nuñez Jr., who made this podcast episode possible.

Jewel for the Journey:

"Our life is made of time and time is God's gift, and it is therefore important to make use of it by performing good and fruitful actions. Among the many things to do in our daily routine, one of the priorities should be reminding ourselves of our Creator who allows us to live, who loves us, who accompanies us on our journey." – Pope Francis

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It's time to add another stamp to your spiritual passport! Join Angela Sealana and Jason Nunez as they dive into the life of Carmelite priest and Doctor of the Church, St. John of the Cross, and spiritually travel to his tomb, in Segovia, Spain. Joining Angela and Jason this week, is their guest, Fr. Gregory Ross, OCD is a member of the Discalced Carmelite Friars, and pastor and rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, located in San Antonio, Texas.

On today's journey, you will:

• Hear about the Tomb of mystic & Carmelite saint, John of the Cross… and an anecdote about why it may not be the best reflection of his life!
• We'll hear about why St. John of the Cross is an important figure in history & in the Catholic faith
• And we'll be encouraged & inspired in our daily lives by the spirituality of St. John of the Cross.

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Jewel for the Journey:

"In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone." – St. John of the Cross

We are so grateful to this month's sponsors, the Nuñez & Rojas Family, in loving memory of Isidoro "Izzy" Nuñez Jr., who made this podcast episode possible.

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Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox as they lead us on a journey to a Basilica in Milan, Italy named after St. Ambrose, one of the many Doctors of the Catholic Church! The Archdiocese of Milan is the largest in Europe and the one having the most priests in the world. St. Ambrose constructed the basilica between 379 and 386.

On today's journey, you will learn:

• About this ancient Basilica of St. Ambrose and a bit about the city of Milan.
• More about Bishop Ambrose who was instrumental in bringing the young man Augustine back to the Faith.
• What we can learn from St. Ambrose?

Click here for photos, and a map view of this week's journey.

We are so grateful to this month's sponsors, the Nuñez & Rojas Family, in loving memory of Isidoro "Izzy" Nuñez Jr., who made this podcast episode possible.

Jewel for the Journey:

"Where a man's heart is, there is his treasure also." – St. Ambrose

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Let's go to Scotland! In this week's spiritual pilgrimage, come along with Angela Sealana along the Way of St. Andrew's, which is a pilgrimage walk like another you may have heard of before, the Camino de Santiago or Way of St. James. St. Andrew's might be called the "Little Camino." Joining Angela this week, is her guest, Hugh Lockhart – Secretary for the Way of St. Andrew's.

On today's journey, you will:

• Explore the Way of St. Andrew's and what it offers to pilgrims
• Hear about the life of St. Andrew himself and his connection to Scotland
• And learn about how the Way of St. Andrew's can inspire us in our daily pilgrimage of life

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We are so grateful to this month's sponsors, Bill & Lupita Winters, who made this podcast episode possible.

Jewel for the Journey:

[Jesus] said to them, "Come, and you will see." So they went and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day. It was about four in the afternoon. Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two… He first found his own brother Simon and told him, "We have found the Messiah"(which is translated Anointed)." (John 1:39-41)

Featured Image courtesy of The Way of St. Andrews. All rights reserved.

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Join Jason Nunez on a journey to giving thanks and take a dive into having an attitude of gratitude!

During our journey, you will:

• Hear a short story on being intentional about having a grateful mindset.
• Take a glimpse into the life of St. Teresa of Calcutta.
• Learn how attitude and gratitude teach, encourage & inspire us today

We are so grateful to this month's sponsors, Bill & Lupita Winters, who made this podcast episode possible.

Jewel for the Journey:

"Gratitude to God is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." – St. Teresa of Calcutta

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It's time to add another stamp to your spiritual passport! Join Angela Sealana on a spiritual pilgrimage to St. Margaret Chapel in Edinburgh, Scotland. This chapel is the oldest building in all of Edinburgh, and it is located within Edinburgh Castle grounds! The chapel's namesake, St. Margaret's was an English princess who became a Scottish queen, and the strength of her character and impact continues to unite Scotland's people.

On today's journey, you will:

• Explore the Chapel, its history, and the Castle which houses it
• Hear about the life of this inspiring saint
• Learn about how she can teach, encourage & inspire us today

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We are so grateful to this month's sponsors, Bill & Lupita Winters, who made this podcast episode possible.

Jewel for the Journey:

"Every word that she uttered, every act that she performed, showed that she was meditating on the things of Heaven." – Turgot of Durham, St. Margaret's Biographer

Featured Images courtesy of the St. Margaret's Chapel Guild. All rights reserved.

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Let's go to New York! In this week's spiritual pilgrimage, come along with Angela Sealana and her guest Julia Attaway – Executive Director of Cabrini Shrine in New York City, and take a spiritual pilgrimage to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Shrine in New York City. Mother Cabrini was the first American Citizen Saint and is the Universal Patron Saint of Immigrants.

On today's journey, you will:

• Explore the Shrine overlooking the Hudson River in northern Manhattan
• Hear about the life of this American saint
• And learn about how she can teach, encourage & inspire us today

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We are so grateful to this month's sponsors, Bill & Lupita Winters, who made this podcast episode possible.

Jewel for the Journey:

"Each time that I encounter sufferings … I pour out my soul to Jesus and I am consoled and comforted." – St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

Featured Image courtesy of the Cabrini Shrine in New York City. All rights reserved.

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Our journey this week will be unique and special in many ways. Come along with Jason Nunez and his guest Susan Tassone, "The Purgatory Lady" and take a journey with the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Susan Tassone has long been a passionate champion for the holy souls in purgatory and is recognized as leading a worldwide "purgatory movement."

On today's journey, you will learn:

• Who are the holy souls and why are they called Poor and Holy?
• What is the best way to help them?
• What inspiration can we take from this, for our daily journey of life?

Click here to visit Susan Tassone's Offical Website.

We are so grateful to this month's sponsors, Bill & Lupita Winters, who made this podcast episode possible.

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Jewel for the Journey:

"As we enter Heaven, we will see them, so many of them, coming toward us and thanking us. We will ask who they are and they will say: 'A poor soul you prayed for in purgatory.'"– Venerable Fulton J. Sheen

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In this week's spiritual pilgrimage, come along with Angela Sealana and take a walk with the saints! There are many misconceptions about the saints, such as, aren't saints those old figures we see in stained glass windows and on holy cards that have nothing to do with our daily lives? Aren't saints only boring nuns and monks and priests?

During our journey, you will hear about:

• What are our misconceptions about saints?
• How does one become a saint? Or a patron saint?
• Meet several role models of faith.
• Learn ways to live with hope, walking with the saints.

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Jewel for the Journey:

"The heart of Jesus and the heart of Mary are indissolubly joined, and when we receive Communion, we come into direct contact with Our Lady & the saints in heaven." – Bl. Carlo Acutis

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Come on a journey with Jason Nunez and Angela Sealana as they guide you on a spiritual pilgrimage to National Martyrs Shrine in Midland, Ontario, Canada. This shrine of the North American Martyrs honors eight men who laid down their lives for the indigenous people and the Catholic Christian faith.

During our journey, you will:

• Learn about the persons called the North American Martyrs; what happened to them & why?
• What does the Martyrs' Shrine offer to pilgrims? How is its relationship with local indigenous people today?
• How can this spiritual journey inspire us in our daily lives?

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Jewel for the Journey:

"Keep the faith to your dying breath." – St. Antoine Daniel

Featured image of the North American Martyrs captured from the shrine's Official Facebook Page. All rights reserved.

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