Journeys of Hope | a Pilgrim Center of Hope podcast

In this week's spiritual pilgrimage, join Mary Jane Fox as she shines a light on St. Joseph! This is a different kind of journey, we get to know the chaste spouse of Mary the Mother of God, and the foster father of the Savior, Jesus Christ.

This journey will introduce us to St. Joseph:

• As a man, we can embrace and hold as a companion & and a role model
• Discover his role as the Guardian of the Redeemer.
• Learn about the Three virtues of St. Joseph that can help us in our daily lives.
• Provide some spiritual exercises to help us in our knowledge of St. Joseph and his powerful intercession.

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Jewel for the Journey:

"There are many saints to whom God has given the power to assist us in the necessities of life, but the power given to St. Joseph is unlimited: It extends to all our needs, and all those who invoke him with confidence are sure to be heard." – St. Thomas Aquinas

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

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With Ash Wednesday, we begin the Lenten season. Come along with Mary Jane Fox through the Judean Desert, and learn about what it's actually like to walk in the same place where Jesus experienced his temptation.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• Why did Jesus go to the desert? How far would he have had to walk to get to there? How far was it to the nearest town?
• What might have Jesus experienced during his time in the Judean Desert? (Climate, storms, isolation, hunger, etc.)
• How we apply what we've learned on this audio pilgrimage to enter into a desert experience during this Season of Lent?

Click here to see photos of the Judean Desert, as well as a map view of its location!

Jewel for the Journey:

The devil is afraid of us when we pray and make sacrifices. He is also afraid when we are humble and good. He is especially afraid when we love Jesus very much. He runs away when we make the Sign of the Cross. – St. Anthony of the Desert

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

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Pray the Gospel prayer of the Rosary, meditating on the sorrowful mysteries of Christ's Passion and Death. See photos of the actual holy sites where they occurred in Jerusalem.

This Holy Land Rosary is based on the book "Holy Land Rosary" by Deacon Tom Fox, CKHS, co-founder of Pilgrim Center of Hope. Pilgrim Center of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Catholic evangelization ministry guiding people to encounter Christ so as to live in hope; through pilgrimages, conferences, and media. https://pilgrimcenterofhope.org

It's time to add another stamp to your spiritual passport! Come along with Mary Jane Fox and her guest, Ester Scoditti (licensed professional guide in Rome) to St. Peter's Basilica! This holy site is the most iconic landmark for pilgrims visiting Rome.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• Why is it called "St. Peter's"?
• St. Peter's Tomb Chapel, Pieta, John Paul II's tomb, Main Altar Area.
• What can pilgrims experience here?
• 2025 Jubilee Year, "Pilgrims of hope."
• Much More!

Click here for Vatican News about Jubilee Year 2025.

Click here to see photos of the St. Peter's Basilica, as well as a map view of its location!

Jewel for the Journey:

Hope to the end! (1 Peter 1:13)

We are so grateful to this month's sponsor, Kathleen O'Shea, who made this podcast episode possible.

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Come on a journey with Mary Jane Fox and her guest, Debbie Garza, Ministry of Pilgrimage Group Leader for Pilgrim Center of Hope to the Basilica of Santa Croce (or Basilica of the Holy Cross) in Florence, Italy! This pilgrim destination has many connections to a multitude of famous artists, is the largest Franciscan church in the world, and is the final resting place of Michelangelo.

During our journey, you will discover:

• The church that is called the Temple of Italian Glories, its history and some of its many famous works of art.
• What was the faith of the Renaissance artists like?
• How can sacred art greatly impact our daily spiritual journey?
• Visio Divina – a brief guide in contemplating art and more!

Click here to see photos of the Basilica of Santa Croce, as well as a map view of its location!

Jewel for the Journey:

Painters, sculptors, and musicians, … photographers and poets, artists of every discipline, are called to shine beauty, especially where darkness or gray dominates everyday life. They are the custodians of beauty, heralds, and witnesses of hope for humanity. – Pope Francis

We are so grateful to this month's sponsor, Kathleen O'Shea, who made this podcast episode possible.

Featured Image: "Firenze – Basilica di Santa Croce" by Fred Romero from Paris, France, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Join Angela Sealana as she embarks on this week's spiritual pilgrimage, to the beautiful & highly symbolic Our Mother of Africa Chapel, which is located in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. Along our journey, meet an African-born saint, St. Josephine Bakhita!

During our journey, you will hear about:

• Traditions and cultures of Africa that are part of our faith tradition.
• Learn how all of us find healing and hope today
• Reflect on the life of St. JosephineBakhita, a remarkable woman who can teach us lessons for daily life in perseverance, faith, hope, and radical forgiveness.
• Much more!

Click here to access a link to a Virtual Tour of the Our Mother of Africa Chapel, courtesy of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception official website, and see a map view of its location!

Jewel for the Journey

The whole of my life has been God's gift. – St. Josephine Bakhita

We are so grateful to this month's sponsor, Kathleen O'Shea, who made this podcast episode possible.

Image of Our Mother of African Chapel captured from National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception website

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This week's spiritual pilgrimage takes us to the Sea of Galilee! Come along with Mary Jane Fox and her guest, licensed guide Samir Smier, as they dive into the richness of this sacred pilgrim destination.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• Why is it called the Sea when it looks like a large lake?
• What can pilgrims experience here?
• Why was Galilee so important to Jesus?
• Much More!

Click here to see photos of the Sea of Galilee, a bonus video of Samir Smier speaking about the PCH Pilgrim experience, as well as a map view of the Sea of Galilee location!

If your parish church or group would like us to organize a pilgrimage for you, please contact us at 210-521-3377 or send us an email at [email protected]

Jewel for the Journey:

Wherever the sacred Host is, there is the living God. There is your Savior as truly as when he lived and spoke in Judea, and Galilee, and as truly as he is now in paradise. – St. Charles DeFoucauld

We are so grateful to this month's sponsor, Kathleen O'Shea, who made this podcast episode possible.

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We will dive into the life & spirituality of perhaps one of the most influential saints in modern times, as we take an audio pilgrimage with St. John Bosco to the Basilica of Our Lady, Help of Christians in Turin, Italy. Come along with host Angela Sealana as we hear stories about Don Bosco, patron saint of magicians & youth, from guest Salesian Sister Guadalupe Medina, FMA.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• St. John Bosco, patron saint of magicians, students & laborers
• The Basilica he built in Turin, Italy
• Why the Virgin Mary is called "Help of Christians"
• How Don Bosco can give us hope & courage in daily life

Photo of Basilica of Our Lady, Help of Christians courtesy of Franco56, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Click here to see photos of the Our Lady, Help of Christians, as well as a map view of its location!

Jewel for the Journey:

Walk with your feet on earth, but in your heart be in heaven. – St. John Bosco

We are so grateful to this month's sponsors, Francisco & Sherry Beatty, who made this podcast episode possible.

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Take the next step toward a healthier, happier life. During this special Journeys of Hope episode, your guides are Mary Jane Fox & certified health coach Patricia Brown, MBA, BSN, RN.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• Discovering your Pillars of Wellness with GOD (Spiritual) as center
• Physical wellness: Movement, Nutrition, Sleep
• Social wellness: Interaction, Play, Stress management
• Much More!

Click here for Patricia's contact information.

Jewel for the Journey:

"Take care of your body as if you were going to live forever; and take care of your soul as if you were going to die tomorrow." – St. Augustine

We are so grateful to this month's sponsors, Francisco & Sherry Beatty, who made this podcast episode possible.

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Come on a journey with Mary Jane Fox to the sacred site of the Baptism of Jesus, the River Jordan! Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM, Co-Founder & Spiritual Director of Terra Sancta Ministries joins Mary Jane Fox on this week's spiritual pilgrimage. Listen in, as they discuss the area marked at the River Jordan where John the Baptist was baptizing people in preparation for the coming of the Messiah.

During our journey, you will hear about:

• Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist
• What is the connection between John the Baptist & Jesus?
• Why is Baptism so important?
• Much More!

Click here to see photos of the River Jordan, as well as a map view of this sacred site!

Jewel for the Journey:

"Every baptized person should consider that it is in the womb of the Church where he is transformed from a child of Adam to a child of God." – St. Vincent Ferrer

We are so grateful to this month's sponsors, Francisco & Sherry Beatty, who made this podcast episode possible.

For more information about Fr. Alex Kratz, Terra Sancta Ministry and Shrine, click here.

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