Sacred Steps Podcast

Dr. Guy Hayward co-founded the British Pilgrimage Trust (https://britishpilgrimage.org/) in 2014 to help restore the tradition of walking pilgrimage in the U.K. and to make holy places more accessible to people of all faiths and none. He joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to discuss pilgrimage routes across England, Scotland, and Wales as well as the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of walking these ancient footpaths. 

DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE:

• British Pilgrimage Trust
• Britain's Pilgrim Places Book Giveaway
• Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube 
• Connect on Facebook

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:

• Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com
• Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal
• Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube 
• Connect on Facebook
• View on Instagram

GUEST:  Dr. Guy Hayward

As Director and co-founder of the British Pilgrimage Trust, Guy is focused on making pilgrimage more accessible to all. In 2020, Guy co-wrote the organization's first book, Britain's Pilgrim Places, detailing the major religious and cultural pilgrimage routes in the U.K. and highlighting more than 500 shrines and holy places across England, Scotland, and Wales. He also runs the website choralevensong.org and is one half of musical comedy duo Bounder & Cad.

WWW:   https://britishpilgrimage.org/

BOOK:   https://britishpilgrimage.org/britains-pilgrim-places-book/

MEET THE HOST:  Kevin Donahue

Husband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.

In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

BOOK: 

Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal

Available from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

In the debut of Season Two of the Sacred Steps Podcast, author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) previews the upcoming season, featuring interviews with pilgrims and authors. Season Two highlights include the Camino de Santiago, Via Francigena, and pilgrim pathways across the British Isles, Americas, and Asia. 

DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Britain's Pilgrim Places Book Giveaway
• Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube 
• Connect on Facebook

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:

• Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com
• Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal
• Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube 
• Connect on Facebook
• View on Instagram

MEET THE HOST:  Kevin Donahue

Husband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.

In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

BOOK: 

Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal

Available from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

In the Season One finale, author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) explores the meaning of pilgrimage in modern times, with insights from four of this season's guests, including Australian author Claude Tranchant ("Boots to Bliss", "Boots to Freedom"), English author Andy Bull ("Pilgrim Pathways"), Scottish Pilgrim JohnnieWalker Santiago ("It's About Time"), and Father Johannes Maria Schwarz ("Via Alpina Sacra").  Season Two of the Sacred Steps Podcast resumes in Summer 2021.

Stream this episode on YouTube: 

CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS:

Claude Tranchant

• BOOK:  Boots to Bliss (Amazon)
• BOOK:  Boots to Freedom (Amazon)
• WWW:  Author Website

Andy Bull

• BOOK: Pilgrim Pathways
• WWW: Author Website

JohnnieWalker Santiago

• BOOK: It's About Time (Amazon)
• WWW: We Walk For You Camino 2020

Fr. Johannes M. Schwarz

• Via Alpina Sacra
  • Watch the Movie Trailer
  • RENT ($3) / BUY ($5) ONLINE (94-minutes)
  • Buy the Book
• Fr. Johannes on YouTube

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:

• Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com
• Pilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal
• Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube 
• Connect on Facebook
• View on Instagram

MEET THE HOST:  Kevin Donahue

Husband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.

In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

BOOK: 

Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal

Available from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com

In this episode, we're answering the question, "When can I walk the Camino de Santiago?"  With new vaccination protocols planned and EU nations preparing to welcome vaccinated tourists, author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) discusses pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago and the Via Francigena, plus options for less crowded routes in Ireland and the U.K. 

Stream this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lA5oLecxixY

COVID-19 PILGRIM RESOURCES:

• COVID-19 Pilgrimage Updates at OneStepThenAnother
• EU Vaccination Passport Discussions
  • EU Vaccination Passport Plan
  • EU Approved Vaccines: AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
  • EU Travel for Vaccinated Americans
• CAMINO DE SANTIAGO:
  • Spain’s Travel Health Guidance
  • Spanish Region Restrictions Map for Camino
  • American Pilgrims on the Camino (USA)
  • Confraternity of St James (UK)
  • Australian Friends of the Camino (AUS)
  • The Canadian Company of Pilgrims (CAN)
  • Confraternity of Saint James of South Africa (SA)
  • The Camino Society Ireland (IRE)
  • More Global Pilgrim Societies (EU, Asia, Africa, S.America)
  • Camino de Santiago
• VIA FRANCIGENA
  • “10 Rules of a Traveller” document
  • Via Francigena organization
  • Via Francigena
• PILGRIMAGE IN BRITAIN
  • U.K. COVID-19 Restrictions
  • British Pilgrimage Trust
  • England’s Pilgrims Way
• KUMANO KODO
  • Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Board
  • Kumano Kodo
• CALIFORNIA MISSIONS TRAIL
  • Restrictions within California
  • California Missions Trail

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:

• Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com
• Pilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal
• Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube 
• Connect on Facebook
• View on Instagram

MEET THE HOST:  Kevin Donahue

Husband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.

In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

BOOK: 

Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal

Available from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

Podcast Homepage - http://sacredstepspodcast.com

EPISODE SUMMARY:

In a live-streaming edition of the podcast, author Christian Clifford (https://missions1769.com/) joins Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to answer your questions regarding the California Mission Walk, connecting the twenty-one Spanish missions connecting America's Pacific coast. 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• California Mission History
• St. Junipero Serra
• California Missions Trail
• Beginner's Guide to the California Missions Trail
• California Mission Walkers Facebook

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:

• Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com
• Pilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal
• Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube 
• Connect on Facebook
• View on Instagram

MEET OUR GUEST:  Christian Clifford

Christian Clifford earned a B.A. from the University of Great Falls (Montana) and M.A. from the University of San Francisco. He is a veteran Catholic school teacher and author of books about Catholic Church history in Colonial California as well as numerous articles on the subject. He has been a guest speaker on radio and to school, church, and service groups. He and his family live in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

• WWW: https://missions1769.com/
• BOOKS:   https://amzn.to/3rApkOp

MEET THE HOST:  Kevin Donahue

Husband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.

In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

BOOK:   Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal

Available from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com

After 22 years in the US Navy, Sr. Chief Brad Genereux (https://veteransonthecamino.com) retired from the service and returned to a civilian world he no longer recognized. Lost and seeking solace, Brad found peace along the Camino de Santiago. He returned to the United States and founded VETERANS ON THE CAMINO, a non-profit dedicated to helping heroes find healing along the Camino.  Brad’s joins us to discuss his organization, the pain that so many servicemen and women share when returning from the battlefield, and the steps towards healing along the Camino de Santiago on today’s episode of the Sacred Steps Podcast. 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• Veterans on the Camino
• A Soldier to Santiago: Finding Peace on the Warrior Path

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:

• Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com
• Pilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal
• Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube 
• Connect on Facebook
• View on Instagram

GUEST:  Sr. Chief Brad Genereux, US Navy, Retired

As a career military man, Brad Genereux deployed eleven times around the globe. Deployment demons and the uncommon stress of a military life pursued him until Brad confronted the inner darkness stalking his days and nights while walking the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile pilgrimage in northern Spain. Senior Chief Petty Officer Builder Bradley D. Genereux, United States Navy, retired, is a decorated Operation Enduring Freedom veteran. He spent nine months in Afghanistan with the Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team and was awarded a Bronze Star Medal for acts of bravery while under fire. In the Spring and Fall, Brad leads other veterans on the Spanish path to peace.

MEET THE HOST:  Kevin Donahue

Husband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.

In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

BOOK: 

Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal

Available from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com

Author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) answers the question, "Is the Camino De Santiago open?" and shares timely COVID updates for the Camino de Santiago, California Missions Trail, and historic pilgrim routes in Great Britain.  

COVID-19 PILGRIM RESOURCES:

• COVID-19 Pilgrimage Updates at OneStepThenAnother
• CAMINO DE SANTIAGO:
  • Spain’s Travel Health Guidance
  • American Pilgrims on the Camino (USA)
  • Confraternity of St James (UK)
  • Australian Friends of the Camino (AUS)
  • The Canadian Company of Pilgrims (CAN)
  • Confraternity of Saint James of South Africa (SA)
  • The Camino Society Ireland (IRE)
  • More Global Pilgrim Societies (EU, Asia, Africa, S.America)
  • Camino de Santiago
• VIA FRANCIGENA
  • “10 Rules of a Traveller” document
  • Via Francigena organization
  • Via Francigena
• PILGRIMAGE IN BRITAIN
  • U.K. COVID-19 Restrictions
  • British Pilgrimage Trust
  • England’s Pilgrims Way
• KUMANO KODO
  • Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Board
  • Kumano Kodo
• CALIFORNIA MISSIONS TRAIL
  • Restrictions within California
  • California Missions Trail

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:

• Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com
• Pilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal
• Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube 
• Connect on Facebook
• View on Instagram

MEET THE HOST:  Kevin Donahue

Husband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.

In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

BOOK: 

Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal

Available from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

Podcast Homepage - http://sacredstepspodcast.com

EPISODE SUMMARY: 

From his hermitage in the Italian Alps, Fr. Johannes M. Schwarz (http://4kmh.com) joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook) to discuss his documentary Via Alpina Sacra. Filmed during his 125-day pilgrimage to 200 of Europe's most remote shrines, this visually beautiful movie follows Fr. Johannes for nearly 3,000 miles across the Alps on this touching act of faith and inspiration. Proceeds from the film benefit the restoration of the chapel at Mount Tabor, located at 14,000 feet at the intersections of the French and Italian borders. 

Use code "SACREDSTEPS" at Reelhouse to save 50% on streaming rentals or purchases of Via Alpina Sacra. 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• Via Alpina Sacra
  • Watch the Movie Trailer
  • RENT ($3) / BUY ($5) ONLINE (94-minutes)
  • Buy the Book
• Fr. Johannes on YouTube
• Pilgrimage to Jerusalem 

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:

• Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com
• Pilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal
• Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube 
• Connect on Facebook
• View on Instagram

ABOUT OUR GUEST:  Father Johannes Maria Schwarz

Patriarchal Beard Wearer, Long Distance Stroller, Yoghurt-Lover, Ice-Cream-Eliminator, Dog-Wisperer, Cow-Conversationalist, Kangal-Fodder, Mosquito-Snob and Horsefly-Hitter are only a few of the pilgrimage related epithets that the catholic priest and part time hermit Fr. Johannes Maria Schwarz has aquired over many miles. The Austrian born clergy man with a PhD in Dogmatic Theology belongs to the Archdiocese of Vaduz and works on media related projects in the German speaking part of the world.

ABOUT THE HOST:  Kevin Donahue

Husband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.

In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

BOOK:   Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal

Available from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

Podcast Homepage - http://sacredstepspodcast.com

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Professor Phil Adamo (https://www.phillip-adamo.com/) joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to share the tale of recreating a 1,300-mile medieval pilgrimage from Burgandy, France to Pluscarden Abbey in the far northern reaches of Scotland. With echos of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, eight strangers find themselves challenged physically, emotionally, and spiritually along the route, forming profound bonds that define their pilgrimage in the modern world. 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• Pluscarden Abbey 
  • Light a Candle
  • Retreats at Pluscarden
  • Donate & Support the Abbey
  • Visit and Contact 
• The Caulite Monks
• Pilgrimage for Eight by Dr. Phillip Adamo

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:

• Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com
• Pilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal
• Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube 
• Connect on Facebook
• View on Instagram

MEET OUR GUEST:  Dr. Phillip Adamo

Named Professor of the Year in Minnesota by the Carnegie Foundation, Dr. Phillip Adamo is a leading authority on medieval monks. In his latest book, Pilgrimage for Eight,  Adamo serves as the narrator for his group of eight pilgrims recreating the thirteenth-century journey of Caulite monks from Burgandy, France to form new monasteries in far northern Scotland. Adamo holds a Ph.D. from Ohio State University and a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY - Albany. Prior to his academic career, Adamo toured the United States and Europe delighting crowds as a performer in the Ringling Brothers Circus. 

• WWW: https://www.phillip-adamo.com/
• BOOKS:   https://www.phillip-adamo.com/pilgrimage-for-eight.html

MEET THE HOST:  Kevin Donahue

Husband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.

In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

BOOK:   Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal

Available from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

Podcast Homepage - http://sacredstepspodcast.com

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Author and educator Christian Clifford  (https://missions1769.com/) joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to discuss walking a Camino pilgrimage along the 800-plus-mile California Mission Trail and the history of the twenty-one Spanish missions connecting America's Pacific coast. 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:

• California Mission History
• St. Junipero Serra
• California Missions Trail
• Beginner's Guide to the California Missions Trail
• California Mission Walkers Facebook

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:

• Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com
• Pilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal
• Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube 
• Connect on Facebook
• View on Instagram

MEET OUR GUEST:  Christian Clifford

Christian Clifford earned a B.A. from the University of Great Falls (Montana) and M.A. from the University of San Francisco. He is a veteran Catholic school teacher and author of books about Catholic Church history in Colonial California as well as numerous articles on the subject. He has been a guest speaker on radio and to school, church, and service groups. He and his family live in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

• WWW: https://missions1769.com/
• BOOKS:   https://amzn.to/3rApkOp

MEET THE HOST:  Kevin Donahue

Husband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.

In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

BOOK:   Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal

Available from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.