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 Rede...

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 experie...

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...

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...

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 jo...

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 o...

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...

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,...

  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...

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...

Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox, as they guide us through a pilgrimage to the Holy Land! This will be a different kind of journey compared to our past visits. We will be placing a particular focus on a man who with his extraordinary gifts and talent made a difference in the Holy Land, Antonio Barluzzi! An architect consecrated to God and committed his life in the mission of building several Chur...

Come along with Mary Jane Fox on this week's spiritual pilgrimage to Milk Grotto, not far from the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square in Bethlehem! According to Tradition, the Holy Family took refuge in this grotto on their way to Egypt as they were fleeing the Slaughter of the Innocents. Listen in, as Mary Jane shares why the Milk Grotto is a pilgrim destination, especially for new mothers...

  This week's spiritual pilgrimage takes us to the scene of the Nativity of Jesus Christ! Join Mary Jane Fox on a walk to the manger in Bethlehem in ancient Palestine. To that simple place where Mary gave birth to Jesus Christ, and where she, the infant Jesus, and Joseph his foster father stayed a while after his birth. During our journey, you will hear about: What is the weather and terrain like...

This week's virtual pilgrimage with Angela Sealana takes us on a journey to Christmas! Jump into the holiday spirit by exploring Christmas devotions from around the world; their origins and the deeper meanings behind them that have led millions into the celebration of Christmas for centuries. During our journey, you will hear about: Light in the Window & 'Christmas Lights' Advent & Nativity/Creche...

Time to add another stamp to your spiritual passport! Come along with Mary Jane Fox on a journey to Bethlehem with St. Jerome. Our journey will take us to Saint Jerome's Grotto, which is accessed from the Church of St Catherine. During our journey, you will hear about: St. Jerome the Man St. Jerome Chapel at Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria in Bethlehem Importance of Scripture and Lectio Divi...

Come on a journey with Mary Jane Fox to Terra Sancta Ministries in Pontiac, MI! To help guide us on our spiritual pilgrimage is Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM. He is co-founder & Spiritual Director of Terra Sancta Ministries, oversees St. Joseph Chapel and the Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Pontiac where the ministry is headquartered. During this spiritual pilgrimage, we will: Learn about the hist...

Join Mary Jane Fox as she guides us into a deeper understanding of St. Joseph, Foster Father of Jesus! In Scripture, Joseph is silent in words, but only in words. His response to God's call for him to take Mary and Jesus to his care was an ultimate act of faith, hope, and charity!  During this episode, our Host will discuss Scripture references to everything we know about St. Joseph Apostolic Lett...

Come on a journey with Angela Sealana to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA! To help guide us on our spiritual pilgrimage is the rector of the shrine, Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC. During this spiritual pilgrimage, we will: Address the question of God's mercy; Does God really forgive me? Why do we often struggle with forgiveness and our relationship with God, and how can we em...

This week's spiritual pilgrimage takes us to 140 Rue du Bac, in the heart of Paris, France. Join Mary Jane Fox, as she takes us on a new journey to the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal!  In this very chapel, the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Catherine Laboure in 1830 and instructed Catherine to have a medal struck after the model image that was presented to her. It was called the Medal of...

Join Mary Jane Fox and Nan Balfour, as they guide us through a pilgrimage to the Holy Land unlike the ones of today; but like the ones, many faithful pilgrims took in the middle ages! Our journey will be with a woman who lived during the same time as St. Ignatius of Loyola. She was born in Italy in the late 15th century, and her name is Angela Merici. This woman, now a canonized saint, was an incr...

Listen along with Angela Sealana as she leads you on an audio pilgrimage to the first church dedicated to St. Gerard Majella in the United States, located in San Antonio. Her family has had connections to this parish for generations. During our journey, you will: Enjoy an audio walk-through of the church building Hear about its unique story of founding, and over 100 years of history Learn about it...

Join Mary Jane Fox as she spiritually travels to the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus, and Mother of all men and women. It is the first, the largest, and oldest Church dedicated to the Mother of God. During our journey, Mary Jane will discuss: Relic of the Manger. The Marian image, painted by St. Luke. Why Mary is called Mother of all Manki...

Journey with Deacon Tom & Mary Jane Fox as they travel to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Paris, also known as Sacre-Coeur Basilica. Located atop the hill of Montmartre – the Mount of Martyrs, the Basilica is a popular place of pilgrimage. During this episode you will also learn about: All aspects of the Romano-Byzantine-style Basilica The history of the Basilica's perpetual Adoration of the H...

Come on a journey with Angela Sealana and Jason Nunez as they spiritually travel to the Church of Saint Mary Major Assisi, Italy. Inside one of the oldest churches in Assisi, is the Shrine of the Stripping. This site recalls the incredible act of St. Frances renounced his patrimony, including his clothing, in the bishop's residence in the presence of his father. This is also the final resting plac...

Join Deacon Tom & Mary Jane Fox as they spiritually travel to Monte San Angelo, a city and comune in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy. This small city was made famous by an apparition of St. Michael the Archangel. His appearance has made this holy site a place of healing for pilgrims who travel from around the world. During our journey, our hosts will discuss: Basilica of St. Michael–the on...