Journeys of Hope | a Pilgrim Center of Hope podcast

Take an informative and inspiring journey with Angela Sealana & Robert Rodriguez to the last – or southern-most – Spanish mission in the San Antonio chain built along the upper San Antonio River. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Photo Liveon001 © Travis K.Witt [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)]

Join us in the smallest of the five Spanish Missions established in San Antonio in the 18th century. What was life like among the Franciscan friars and native inhabitants here? Learn about the saintly namesake and how his life influenced the architecture.

Journey with Angela Sealana & Robert Rodriguez to Mission San Jose, perhaps the finest example of a Spanish Mission-complex in all of North America. During this program you will discover: What led to the development of this marvel of architectural beauty – a place of sanctuary & social and cultural community Lots of new details about the church at its center along with the story of the Franciscan...

Did you know that San Antonio is home to the oldest unrestored church in the United States? Join Angela Sealana and Robert Rodriguez as they take you on a local pilgrim journey to Mission Concepcion, one of five that make up the San Antonio Missions National Historic Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been an active parish longer than any other church in the United States. Learn more at P...

Did you know that the Alamo was once an active Catholic mission? Join Angela Sealana & Robert Rodriguez for this revealing and spiritual look at the Shrine of Texas Liberty, previously known as Mission San Antonio de Valero. Discover the history and connections to us today. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys

Come on a journey with Mary Jane Fox & Robert Rodriguez to a sacred site in Texas' Rio Grande Valley that attracts over a million pilgrims each year. Since 1954, Catholics in search of healing and other blessings have been drawn to this shrine. Join us as we explore the massive basilica, the life-size Stations of the Cross, and the history which has led many throughout Texas and Mexico to have a d...

Discover the spiritual treasures that await on a journey through St. Patrick's Purgatory at Lough Derg in Ireland. Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox discuss the deep spiritual realities we often forget, that can deepen our daily faith life. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys

Take a trip with Deacon Tom & Mary Jane Fox to 140 Rue du Bac Street in the heart of Paris, the address of the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Here in 1830, the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Catherine Laboure and instructed her to have a medal created. Discover what St. Catherine saw that led to the creation of the Miraculous Medal. For more information, visit PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Jou...

Come along with Deacon Tom & Mary Jane Fox to St. Michael's Cave, located on the eastern coast of Italy, where St. Michael the Archangel appeared to the local bishop three times. Hear how St. Michael consecrated the cave, saying men's sins would be pardoned here. Discover the saints who have visited here, and learn more about St. Michael's role in our daily lives. To learn more, visit PilgrimCente...

Mary Jane Fox and Robert Rodriguez invite you to travel on an audio pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy in the beautiful Umbrian countryside. Visit the site where millions visit today, drawn by extraordinary Franciscan spirituality. Meet the young Francesco Bernadone, and his friend Chiara Offreduccio, and be transported to their hometown, to the cross where Francis heard Jesus call him to rebuild the Chu...

Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox invite you to Lourdes, in Western France. Visit the site where St. Bernadette received an apparition of Mary, the Mother of God, identifying herself as the Immaculate Conception. 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 Bernadett...

Come on a journey with Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox to Fatima, a town in Portugal marked by Marian apparitions; the Virgin Mary speaking to three young children in the early 20th century. Learn about the historical events in 1916 & 1917 that have impacted the lives of millions throughout the years and to this today. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys

Come on a journey with Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox to this town on the Sea of Galilee shore, at the center of Jesus Christ's public ministry. This Holy Land fishing port and market was also where St. Peter lived, and where Jesus asked Matthew the Tax Collector to "follow me." Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys

Come on a journey with Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox to this ancient basilica, shared by many faiths. It encompasses the site of Jesus Christ's crucifixion, anointing, and burial, as well as many other ancient tombs and chapels. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys

This week's  Journey of Hope takes us to the Church of St. Anne in Jerusalem in the Holy Land. T ravel within the ancient city walls and hear about the history of the church. Learn more about Mary's life, and meet her parents, Joachim and Anne. E xplore the two levels of the church, as well as the area surrounding, which includes the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus cured the paralytic. Learn more at...

Come on an intimate tour of Pilgrim Center of Hope (PCH), led by your hosts Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox, Co-Founders and Co-Directors of this Catholic evangelization ministry. You'll hear all about this special place located in northwest San Antonio on consecrated land, formerly a convent for Teresian nuns. Now in its 25th anniversary year, PCH offers peace and hope to all who visit. The 7 acre s...