Journeys of Hope | a Pilgrim Center of Hope podcast

Come on a journey with Jason Nunez to the Sunflower State! Explore the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita, KS, and come to know more about a national hero Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun. To help guide us on our spiritual pilgrimage is Scott Carter, Coordinator for the Fr. Emil Kapaun's Cause for Canonization and is officed at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• What can pilgrims experience when they visit the cathedral?
• The life of Fr. Email Kapuan.
• Lessons we can take away from Fr. Kapaun's service to others.

Click here for photos, prayers for the Intercession of Father Kapaun & Beatification and Canonization of Father Kapaun, as well as a map view of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception,

Jewel for the Journey:

"Out of sufferings have emerged the strongest souls." – Servant of God Fr. Email Kapaun

For additional information about the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Fr. Emil Kapaun's Tomb, click here.

Stay up to date with our new media series, "Who is The Man of The Shroud?" at DiscoverWho.org

Featured Images courtesy of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved.

We are so grateful to this month's sponsor, Dian Coleman in memory of Ronald Coleman, who made this podcast episode possible.

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Let's go to Italy! Continuing our celebration of the Month of Mary, come along with Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox on an audio pilgrimage to the Pontifical Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary, located in Pompeii, Italy. Today, the sanctuary also known as Our Lady of Pompeii attracts not only religious pilgrims but also a large number of tourists drawn by its beauty.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which destroyed Pompeii
• The painting of Our Lady of the Rosary, which is venerated at the Pontifical Shrine
• St. Bartolo Longo, a former Satanic priest who became a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, and is an important figure in the Basilica's history

Click here for photos, a special prayer of supplication to the Queen of the Holy Rosary written by Blessed Bartolo Longo, as well as a map view of the Pontifical Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary.

Jewel for the Journey:

"The Rosary is the prayer dearest to Mary, most loved by the Saints, most frequently used by Christian peoples, most honored by God with astounding wonders, most enriched with great promises, by the Virgin." – Blessed Bartolo Longo

We are so grateful to this month's sponsor, Dian Coleman in memory of Ronald Coleman, who made this podcast episode possible.

Stay up to date with our new media series, "Who is The Man of The Shroud?" at DiscoverWho.org

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This week's virtual pilgrimage will be a unique one, join Renee Polka, a member of our Speaker Team, who will share with you the experience of Jacinta – 7 years old, her 9-year-old brother Francisco, and their 10-year-old cousin, Lucia. Three three shepherd children from Fatima, Portugal, witnessed the apparitions in the early 20th century.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• The children's interactions with Our Lady
• Visions which Our Lady revealed to the children and why?
• Renee's experience on her visit to Fatima, Portugal

Click here for photos, as well as a map view of Fatima, Portugal.

Jewel for the Journey:

"Putting up with any sacrifices that are asked of us in our day-to-day lives becomes a slow martyrdom which purifies us and raises us up to the level of the supernatural, through the encounter of our soul with God, in the atmosphere of the presence of the Most Holy Trinity within us. We have here an incomparable spiritual richness!" – Servant of God Lucia Santos

We are so grateful to this month's sponsor, Dian Coleman in memory of Ronald Coleman, who made this podcast episode possible.

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In this week's spiritual pilgrimage, join Angela Sealana as she leads us on a journey to a very special Marian shrine; the original located in Schoenstatt, Germany; and identical shrines located throughout the world!

During our journey, you will hear about:

• Be taken on a journey through the story of the founding of Schoenstatt, one of the first Marian movements of the 20thcentury that survived World War I and even the concentration camps of WWII
• You'll hear a description of the Schoenstatt Shrine, and learn about the meaning behind each carefully selected element
• And discover a special, simple spiritual practice that your whole family can follow called May Blossoms which can not only improve your family life but also your personal life.

Click here for photos, as well as a map view of the various Schoenstatt Shrines, and more!

Jewel for the Journey:

"Our mates must be able to sense our Catholicism through our whole being. Every action must bear the stamp of belonging to God…" – Servant of God Josef Engling

We are so grateful to this month's sponsor, Dian Coleman in memory of Ronald Coleman, who made this podcast episode possible.

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It's time to stamp your spiritual passport once again! Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox invite you to join them on an audio journey to Emmaus, located just 7 miles from Jerusalem! It is where, after the Resurrection, Jesus appeared to two disciples, one of whom was named Cleopas. Over the remains of the two disciples' home in this village, a Catholic Church was built.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• The Church in Emmaus, hear the story from the Gospel of Luke (24:13-35) of what happened here.
• Describe what this Church looks like today.
• What happens here on the Monday after Easter Sunday?
• Discuss how we can invite the Risen Lord to be a part of our daily walk.

Click here for photos of The Church of Emmaus, as well as a map view of its location, and more!

Jewel for the Journey:

"Remember that you are never alone, Christ is with you on your journey every day of your lives! He has called you and chosen you to live in the freedom of the children of God. Turn to Him in prayer and in love. Ask Him to grant you the courage and strength to live in this freedom always. Walk with Him who is 'the Way, the Truth and the Life.'" – St. Pope John Paul II

We are so grateful to this month's sponsor, Veronica Leal, who made this podcast episode possible - in honor of Deacon Dan McShane.

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Join Angela Sealana as she embarks on this week's spiritual pilgrimage to the Madaba, Jordan, also known as the City of Mosaics. This ancient town and sacred pilgrimage destination has a long history that is mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the books of Numbers (21:30) and Joshua (13:9). We will visit a large mosaic floor in what is now the Orthodox Church of St. George, in Madaba. This is the oldest known & best-preserved map of the Holy Land.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• The ancient map of the Holy Land looks like, its fascinating history, and how it gives us a glimpse into the past
• The brilliantly colorful artwork of St. George Church, and what it's like to visit there
• The City of Mosaics; Madaba, Jordan, and personal experiences as a pilgrim in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
• How this all connects to our daily lives, particularly what we can learn from mosaics.

Click here for photos of the Church of St. George in Madaba, as well as a map view of its location, and more!

Jewel for the Journey:

"Our differences, then, are not a detriment or a danger; they are a source of richness. As when an artist is about to make a mosaic: it is better to have tiles of many colors available, rather than just a few!" – Pope Francis (Urbi et Orbi, 12/2018)

We are so grateful to this month's sponsor, Veronica Leal in honor of Deacon Dan McShane, who made this podcast episode possible.

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Join Mary Jane Fox and Nan Balfour, as they guide us on a different kind of journey. They are giving you a behind-the-scenes story of how Pilgrim Center of Hope has come to work on our biggest project yet! In fact, it has been over ten years in the making, a new journey with the Shroud of Turin, an ancient burial cloth that mysteriously has eluded scientists and experts for hundreds of years. In a groundbreaking, new streaming media series from Pilgrim Center of Hope; Who is the Man of the Shroud? will explore the facts from science, art, history, and more.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• Who is the Man of the Shroud? Exhibit
• How is Pilgrim Center of Hope involved?
• Tips on how we can evangelize

Click here to see behind-the-scenes photos of our upcoming Who is the Man of the Shroud? media series, as well as a map view of its location, and more!

Jewel for the Journey:

"The Holy Shroud of Turin represents an extraordinary witness of the Paschal Event: the Suffering, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a silent yet shockingly telling witness! To the believer the importance of the Shroud lies in the fact that it provides a mirror to the Gospels… The Shroud is indeed an extraordinary sign that refers us back to Jesus, the true Word of the Father. It bids us follow the example of the One, Who gave Himself up for us." – St. Pope John Paul II on the Shroud of Turin

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We are so grateful to this month's sponsor, Veronica Leal in honor of Deacon Dan McShane, who made this podcast episode possible.

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This week, our journey takes us to The Big Apple! Come on a journey with our Media Production Assistant, Jason Nunez, as we spiritually travel to St. Patrick's Cathedral. This is not the St. Patrick's Cathedral you may be thinking about. The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral is one of the most historic churches in the United States.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• Learn about the history of The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral and the cemetery located on its grounds.
• Hear about the life of Bishop Joseph John Hughes.
• And what lies beneath this pilgrim destination?

Click here to see photos of The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, as well as a map view of its location, and more!

Jewel for the Journey:

Here's to a long life and a merry one. – St. Patrick

We are so grateful to this month's sponsor, Veronica Leal in honor of Deacon Dan McShane, who made this podcast episode possible.

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Take your Lenten journey to the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem! Come along with Angela Sealana as she spiritually travels to a holy site many people have not heard of before; a chapel called Dominus Flevit, a Latin name meaning, "The Lord Wept." Dominus Flevit is located halfway along the western slope of the Mount of Olives.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• Why Jesus wept over the city of Jerusalem
• Archeological & architectural history of this tear-shaped chapel
• Encouragement for us from this holy site

Click here to see photos of Dominus Flevit, as well as a map view of its location, and more!

Jewel for the Journey:

Are we content with ourselves? Because we have organized everything and do not need new visits from the Lord? – Pope Francis

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

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Come on a journey with Angela Sealana to El Salvador! Explore the San Salvador Cathedral and come to know more about St. Oscar Romero, the fourth Archbishop of San Salvador! To help guide us on our spiritual pilgrimage is Fr. Richard Samour, Pastor of St. Clare Catholic Church in San Antonio, TX.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• What is the Cathedral of El Salvador like, and what is its place in world history?
• Why is the life of St. Oscar Romero so meaningful in world history, and why do people of many backgrounds revere him?
• What does St. Romero's life teach us about living as believers in today's world?
• Much more!

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Jewel for the Journey:

God's best microphone is Christ, and Christ's best microphone is the Church, and the Church is all of you. – St. Oscar Romero

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

Image of San Salvador Cathedral Credit: CarlosCT86 CC BY-SA 4-0 via Wikimedia Commons

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