Journeys of Hope | a Pilgrim Center of Hope podcast

Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox for a spiritual pilgrimage to Jerusalem where the Via Dolorosa is located in the Holy Land. For over 1,000 years, the Christian faithful have traced the path that tradition says Jesus walked on the way to his crucifixion. During this program, Deacon Tom and Mary Jane will: Draw attention to the suffering & death of Jesus Talk about when the Stations became a famil...

Come on a journey with our Media Production Assistant, Jason Nunez, as we visit seven churches! The Seven Churches Visitation is a tradition that grew out of this time of prayer and adoration. At the conclusion of the Mass of the Last Supper (Holy Thursday), we remember when Jesus asked his disciples to stay and watch with Him while they were in the garden. This powerful journey we make with Jesus...

As we continue to through Lent, join us for the conclusion of our 2-part virtual pilgrimage to St. Peter in Gallicantu located in Jerusalem, Israel. Last week, Mary Jane Fox guided us through this Holy Site as she described the location, terrain, and its surroundings. This week, Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox give us a better understanding of Jesus' surroundings on the evening of  "Holy Thursday." I...

Join Mary Jane Fox for part 1 of a 2-part virtual pilgrimage to St. Peter in Gallicantu located in Jerusalem, Israel! This Holy Site has a Church built over the ruins of the House of Caiaphas, the courtyard where Peter denied Jesus three times, the Sacred Pit where Jesus spent "Holy Thursday" night before he was taken to Pontius Pilate the next morning (Good Friday). There is so much history in th...

Take a spiritual journey with Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox to St. Patrick's Purgatory in Lough Derg, Ireland. Today, it is Europe's oldest pilgrimage destination offering peace and tranquility. Over the last 1500 years, pilgrims have been coming here from throughout Europe for this extraordinary spiritual experience. Tune in as we learn: What do St. Patrick and purgatory have to do with each other...

Welcome back as we conclude our virtual pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy. Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox bring us along to the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels. Built over a very small church called the Porziuncola, which translates from Italian, means "little portion." Listen in as we learn about the rich history of this holy site! Jewel For The Journey: The deeds you do may be the only sermon some...

Join Angela Sealana and Debbie Garza – a pilgrimage group leader for Pilgrim Center of Hope – as they virtually travel to some of the sites related to St. Anthony de Padua, the patron saint of San Antonio, known for his powerful preaching. During this program: Learn about the places of St. Anthony's birth and spiritual formation. Discover how St. Anthony impacted the world through his ministry as...

Welcome back as we continue our virtual pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy. Our Host, Mary Jane Fox introduces us to St. Clare and San Damiano. Did St. Clare come from humble beginnings? Was she friends with St. Francis? What is the significance of the San Damiano crucifix? We learn about this and much more! JEWELFORTHEJOURNEY Blessed be you O God for having created me! –  St. Clare of Assisi Learn more...

Join Mary Jane Fox for a virtual pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy. We will take a stroll through this ancient town of Assisi and finally visit the Basilica of St. Francis that contains the tomb of Francis and you will be introduced to St. Francis and learn how he encountered Christ, plus much more! Jewel for the Journey Blessed be you O God for having created me! St. Clare of Assisi Learn more at  Pilg...

This week's virtual pilgrimage with Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox takes us to the Mount of Beatitudes!  During our time together, our Hosts discuss the following: What does the inside of this beautiful church look like? What is symbolic about the area surrounding the church? What did Pope Francis mean when he said called the Beatitudes, the  Christian ID Card ? Much more! Jewel for the Journey "The...

Come on a journey with Mary Jane Fox to a sacred site in South Texas that attracts over a million pilgrims each year. Since 1954, Catholics in search of healing and other blessings have been drawn to this shrine with a beloved wooden statue of the Immaculate Conception. Join us as we explore the massive basilica, the life-size Stations of the Cross, and the history which has led many throughout Te...

Come on a virtual pilgrimage with Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox  to  the River Jordan!   We have chosen this destination because it is the site where Jesus, the Son of God was baptized by John as we read in the Gospels of Matthew (3:13-17), Mark (1:9-11), and Luke (3:21-22).     During this Journey of Hope, you will discover the following:   The significance of this River which has the lowest eleva...

This week Mary Jane Fox will take us on a virtual pilgrimage to Lourdes, in Western France. Visit the site where Mary, the Mother of God, revealed herself as the Immaculate Conception to St. Bernadette. Meet the young visionary, Bernadette Soubirous, and be transported to her home, to the Grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to her, and to the healing baths that the Lady revealed to Bernadette. P...

This week Deacon Tom & Mary Jane Fox will take a virtual pilgrimage to Milk Grotto, not far from the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square in Bethlehem. Officially called  Magharet Sitti Mariam or the Grotto of the Lady Mary, tradition holds that the Holy Family took refuge in this grotto (hollowed out of limestone) on their way to Egypt as they were fleeing the Slaughter of the Innocents. It i...

Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox for a virtual pilgrimage to the most sacred spot in the world, the site where Jesus was born. Meditate on this holy place as you pass through bronze gates to the spot, marked by a silver star, where the Savior was born. During this program, Deacon Tom and Mary Jane will also guide us through: The Door of Humility. The Chapel of the Manger. The Altar of the Three K...

Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox for a virtual pilgrimage to  the Holy Land, specifically to an open area outside of Bethlehem referred to Shepherd's Field . T his open area was where the  Angel  appeared to the Shepherds that Holy Night when Christ was born!   During this program, with Deacon Tom and Mary Jane as our guides, we will: M ake note of some very interesting historical facts. Discover...

Take a spiritual journey with us 'Down Under' to historic St. Mary's Cathedral of Sydney, Australia. Located near the city's beautiful Hyde Park, this grand church—rich in symbolism and spirituality—is where Pope Benedict XVI began the Stations of the Cross during World Youth Day 2008. Angela Sealana was there, just a few yards from the pope. Join us to hear about that experience, plus… Learn abou...

Join Mary Jane Fox for a virtual pilgrimage to Immaculate Conception Shrine located in Washington D.C. The United States has long been considered the great melting pot, where people from many diverse lands have come to dwell. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is proud to reflect this rich heritage of America. During this program, Mary Jane will help us learn more abo...

Join Mary Jane Fox for a virtual pilgrimage to the summit of Mount Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus (celebrated on August 6). During this program you will learn more about: What occurred on Mt. Tabor Why our Lord choose this mountain to be Transfigured The Church of the Transfiguration A young man on pilgrimage from Cana experiences a miracle Jewel for the Journey: From a woman, who...

Take a spiritual journey with us to Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia (Holy Family Parish) in Mexico City, Mexico, which holds the Shrine of Fr. Miguel Augustin Pro. This Jesuit martyr's famous photograph shook Mexico; his arms outstretched for his execution by firing squad as he shouted,  Viva Cristo Rey  (Long Live Christ the King)! There is much more to this holy priest's story that will inspire...

Inspired by the words of St. Peter's first letter in the New Testament (cf. 1 Peter 2: 4-5). This passage refers to the "living stones," those whose ancestors have passed on the Catholic faith to them, and who are living witnesses to Jesus Christ. Join Angela Sealana as she interviews Holy Land pilgrim, Marjorie McClellan, a Living Stone , for a visit to the sacred site of Mt. Carmel located in th...

Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox as they lead you on a journey to visit what is the oldest ancient city on earth, dating back to 9,000 BC. Jericho was the first city the Israelites conquered. It is located not far from Our Lord was baptized in the Jordan River, and as a result of several natural springs is an oasis in a very arid region of the Jordan Valley. During this program you will discover...

How can we make our next trip to a cemetery a journey of hope? Join Deacon Tom & Mary Jane Fox for this encouraging & enlightening conversation on this truest sense of "journey of hope." What happens during a Catholic burial? When visiting the grave sites of loved ones, what is good for my family & I do? What is the purpose & origin of All Souls Day? How can we have hope today amidst so much suffe...

Come on a journey with us to this town on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, which was at the center of Our Lord's public ministry. This fishing port and market for merchants was also where St. Peter lived. It was the town where Jesus invited Matthew the tax collector; "Follow me." Experience this bustling village where a number of the apostles lived, where Jesus announced the Holy Eucharist, and wh...

Join us as we take a spiritual pilgrimage to Cana in the Galilee region of the Holy Land. We will visit the Wedding Church built over the site of the famous Wedding Feast attended by Jesus, his Mother, and his apostles; where the changing of water into wine took place. During this program, also discover: the significance of the Wedding at Cana what it's like to travel as a pilgrim to Cana spiritua...