June 29 the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
In today’s post, we are sharing the stories of Peter and Paul as told on FranciscanMedia: Saints Peter and Paul’s Story Peter (d. 64?) Saint Mark ends the first half of his Gospel with a triumphant climax. He has recorded doubt, misunderstanding, and the opposition of many to Jesus. Now Peter makes his great confession of faith: […]
Welcome to Pilgrim Paths
“Life itself is a pilgrimage, and the human being is a visitor, a pilgrim traveling along the road, making his way to the desired destination.” — Pope Francis pil-grim-age (noun) [pilgrimij] a journey, esp. a long one, made to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion pil-grim (noun) [pilgrim] any of the English Puritans […]
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Sneak Peak – Skellig Michael
Skellig Michael, a twin-pinnacled crag, situated 11.6 kilometres (7.2Â mi) west of the Iveraugh Peninsula in County Kerry. Together with its sister island, Little Skellig, it forms the most westerly part of Europe. Dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel, it was home to one of the earliest monastic settlements that became a refuge for those seeking […]
A Roman Pilgrimage to the Mother of Divine Love
Outside of the old city walls of Rome, traveling along the Via Ardeatina, one comes upon the ruins of a thirteenth century castle known as the Castel di Leva. It is here that the image of the Mother of Divine Love has been venerated since the middle of the sixteenth century. Many attribute the preservation […]
Encountering the Monks of Silverstream Priory
A unique and important aspect of an Inside the Vatican pilgrimage are encounters with “living stones” of faith. Our pilgrimages have purposefully and intentionally scheduled visits with individuals of faith associated with a site or topic of historical and spiritual importance for that pilgrimage. Many times, our group will meet someone along the way and […]
St. Rita of Cascia
Visiting churches or shrines that contain the relics of saints is another means of encounter during our pilgrimages. On several of our Italy pilgrimages, we travel to the Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia. This saint is known as the patron saint of impossible causes, reconciliation and healing. Her story is quite remarkable. As a […]
National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia in Philadelphia
This week we celebrate the feast day of St. Rita of Cascia, the powerful patroness of impossible causes, reconciliation and healing. We visit her shrine in Cascia during our pilgrimages through Italy during the Christmas and Easter seasons. For those that cannot join us on these particular pilgrimages or for those that want to increase […]
An Evening at Santa Croce in Gerusalemme
It is one of the final days of our pilgrimage. The pace of the past ten days has been full, and the pilgrims are tired—but it is the beautiful exhaustion that comes only from being immersed in grace. Together, we have walked through ancient churches, prayed before beloved saints, celebrated Mass in sacred places, and […]