Journeys of Hope | a Pilgrim Center of Hope podcast

Come on a journey with Mary Jane Fox to a small village in Eastern France called Ars. St. John Vianney, the patron saint of all parish priests, spent 41 years living in this small town with a population of about 780. The village contains two churches: the old 12th-Century church where St. Vianney preached and a new Basilica of Ars, where you can observe his preserved body in a glass coffin.

On this journey, we will learn about:

• The incredible life of St. John Marie Vianney.
• The area of Ars that have the Basilica, Chapel of the Heart, His home, and the old Church used by the Saint.
• The Sacrament of Reconciliation also known as Confession – a beautiful gift given to us by the Lord.

Click here for photos, additional resources, and a map view of the Shrine of St. John Vianney

Jewel for the Journey:

"Every Consecrated Host is made to burn Itself up with love in a human heart." - St. John Vianney

Featured Image courtesy of Sanctuaire d'Ars captured from their Official Facebook Page. All rights reserved.

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This week, Mary Jane Fox takes us on a spiritual pilgrimage to Jerusalem, as we visit the home of Sts. Joachim and Anne, Jesus' Grandparents! There's a church built over the ruins of their home, which is called the Church of St. Anne. It is built over the site where she gave birth to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

During our journey, you will hear:

• The story of Joachim and Anne
• A brief overview of the Christian faith's early history
• About a special place in the Holy Land related to their lives

Click here for photos, additional resources, and a map view of the Church of St. Anne.

Jewel for the Journey:

"Do you listen to your grandparents? Do you open your hearts to the memories that your grandparents pass on? Grandparents are like the wisdom of the family; they are the wisdom of a people. And a people that does listen to grandparents is one that dies! Listen to your grandparents. Mary and Joseph are the family, sanctified by the presence of Jesus who is the fulfilment of all God's promises. Like the Holy Family of Nazareth, every family is part of the history of a people; it cannot exist without the generations who have gone before it. Therefore, today we have grandparents and children. The children learn from their grandparents, from the previous generation." – Pope Francis, during the Year of Faith in 2013.

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Let's go to France! Join Nan Balfour as she guides you on an audio pilgrimage to the village of St. Maximin, in the South of France, and visit the Basilica of St. Mary Magdalene. Also on this week's itinerary is a visit to a Dominican Monastery, built at the base of a magnificent rock known as St. Baume, and climb the forest trail populated with centuries-old oratories to the cave grotto of St. Mary Magdalene and the Chapel of Penance. Nan will also discuss what it looks like, its history, and its tradition in relation to St. Mary Magdalene.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• Who is St. Mary Magdalene and how it is believed she came to France?
• The Basilica named for her and discuss its architecture and history.
• The Dominican Monastery known as St. Baume and more!

Click here for photos, additional resources, and a map view of St. Mary Magdalene's Basilica.

Jewel for the Journey:

"Each person is a love story that God writes on this earth. Each one of us is God's love story." - Excerpt From Extended Quote from General Audience of 17 May 2017 | Francis (vatican.va)

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In this week's spiritual pilgrimage, come along with Jason Nunez on a journey to the National Shrine & Historic Site of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, in Eastern New York state! It is described as a sacred place of peace and healing; a site of history and holiness. St. Kateri, a Native American, is still quite a 'new' saint relatively speaking. Her father was a Mohawk Chief and whose mother was a Christian Algonquin woman. To help guide us, is Melissa Miscevic Bramble, Director of Operations for the National Shrine & Historic Site.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• Meet St. Kateri, Algonquin-Mohawk Catholic saint.
• Hear about where she and her tribe lived.
• Learn what is available for pilgrims to see & experience at her national shrine in Eastern New York state

Click here for photos, additional resources, and a map view of the National Shrine & Historic Site of St. Kateri Tekakwitha.

Visit the National Shrine & Historic Site of St. Kateri Tekakwitha's official website here.

Jewel for the Journey:

"Iesos, konnorónhkwa." – 'Jesus, I love you' in the Kanien'kéha (Mohawk) language; final words of St. Kateri Tekakwitha

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Featured Images courtesy of the National Shrine & Historic Site of St. Kateri Tekakwitha. All rights reserved.

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Our journey this week is one to the heart, it will certainly be one-of-a-kind! We are overjoyed to offer you an opportunity to receive spiritual direction that will touch your hearts. It will be a journey providing you with spiritual insights as we share a talk that was presented by Bishop Gary Janak, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas, at an annual Catholic Men's Conference in San Antonio, Texas. As an added bonus, Mary Jane Fox will offer a reflection on this important topic as well!

During our journey, you will hear about:

• The challenges we face today, in living a life in Christ.
• An explanation from Bishop Janak about how duplicity affects many of us and those around us.
• Hope and insights on how we can live a single-hearted life in Jesus.
• And how we can avoid a life of duplicity.

Special thanks to Bishop Gary Janak for granting us permission to share his talk!

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 forging God." – Pope John Paul II

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It's time to add another stamp to your spiritual passport. Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox on a journey to the Colosseum in Rome, Italy! It attracts 4 million visitors a year and is regarded as one of the new seven wonders of the world.

Our journey will take us to:

• The Colosseum to get a brief view of this ancient amphitheater
• What was the purpose of the Colosseum
• A few historical facts, including what type of events were hosted there including the martyrdom of Christians.
• Hear why Popes would lead the Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum during the Season of Lent.

Click here for photos, as well as a map view of the Colosseum in Rome

Jewel for the Journey:

"The blood of the martyrs is the seed of our faith." – Terullian (Prolific Christian Author in the 2nd Century)

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This week, our journey takes us to New York City! Come on a an audio pilgrimage with our Media Production Assistant, Jason Nunez, as we spiritually travel to the Church of St. John the Baptist. Founded 21 years before the Civil War, St. John the Baptist has remained an historic, beautiful sanctuary in the heart of the city for over 175 years! In 2015 an archdiocesan reorganization combined St. John's with The Church of the Holy Cross to form The Parish of Holy Cross-Saint John the Baptist. Both are open to everyone, we will be placing a focus on the Church of St. John the Baptist.

On today's journey, you will learn about:

• The rich history of the Church of St, John the Baptist
• Shrine of Padre Pio and its contents
• A reflection on the Shrine of Padre Pio

Click here for photos, as well as a map view of the St. John the Baptist in Manhattan.

Jewel for the Journey:

"Pray, hope, and do not worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayers." – St. Pio of Pietrelcina

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Let's go to Germany! Join Mary Jane Fox on a journey to Oberammergau, a Bavarian village known worldwide for its incredible Passion Play that has been presented every ten years since 1633. The Passion Play begins with the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, tells the Passion from the Lord's Supper through to the Crucifixion, and ends with the Resurrection.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• Why this village has dedicated most of its population to the Passion Play performance since the 17th century
• Their rich heritage
• A reflection on the Passion of Christ

Click here for photos, as well as a map view of the Passion Play in Germany.

Jewel for the Journey:

"Christians must lean on the Cross of Christ just as travelers lean on a staff when they begin a long journey. They must have the Passion of Christ deeply embedded in their minds and hearts, because only from it can they derive peace, grace, and truth." – St. Anthony of Padua

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

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In this week's spiritual pilgrimage, come along with Angela Sealana on a journey through San Antonio's Catholic roots, beginning at the site of the first Catholic Mass along the San Antonio river! To help guide us on our spiritual pilgrimage is Hon. Rebecca Simmons, Executive Director for El Camino de San Antonio Missions and Los Misiones.

During our journey, you will:

• Learn about the history of San Antonio's Catholic roots
• Travel spiritually to some of the associated destinations
• And learn about opportunities for us to continue appreciating these deep roots today

Click here for photos, as well as a map view of the San Antonio Missions.

Featured Image of Padre Damian Massanet's Table by Roland Briseno captured from The Historical Marker Database website.

Jewel for the Journey:

"Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak." – St. Anthony de Padua

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

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Come on a journey with Deacon Tom & Mary Jane Fox to the hill country of Judea, near the ancient city of Jerusalem where the Virgin Mary traveled to visit and care for her cousin Elizabeth.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• The Visitation as described in the Gospel of Luke
• All the details related to Mary's great act of charity
• The Church of the Visitation, built over this holy site

Click here for photos, as well as a map view of the Church of the Visitation.

Jewel for the Journey:

"Let us live as the Blessed Virgin lived: loving God only, desiring God only, trying to please God only in all that we do." – St. John Vianney

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

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