Journeys of Hope | a Pilgrim Center of Hope podcast

Come on a journey as we discuss total Consecration to Mary. Join Co-Founder and Co-Director of Pilgrim Center of Hope, Mary Jane Fox, and her guest, Ana Alcoreza. She is a woman who is consecrated to Mary, the Mother of God, and who has experienced Mary's maternal mercy. During this episode, you will : Learn about Total Consecration to Mary and its meaning. Discover why we can consider consecratin...

Our journey this week will be unique and special in many ways as we embark on a spiritual pilgrimage into sports and spirituality. Guiding us along the way are Mary Jane Fox and her guest, Stan Laing, Athletic Director at Northside Independent School District, the fourth largest school district in the state of Texas. During this episode, you will : Be inspired by a Sports Coach who incorporates hi...

Come with us and explore Dominican Spirituality and the life of St. Dominic de Guzmán! To guide us on our spiritual pilgrimage are Angela Sealana, Media Coordinator for Pilgrim Center, and Annette Winfield, P resident of the Lay Dominican  Chapter of San Antonio, Texas. During this episode, you will : Meet St. Dominic and hear about his   life Discover Dominican spirituality And learn about how al...

Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox on a spiritual journey to the Holy Land, where they will introduce us to Mary of Nazareth. She became the Mother of Jesus, the Son of God. She is without a doubt one of the most prominent and important figures in all of Christianity. During this episode, you will : Be introduced to Mary of Nazareth Hear about the history of Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus Learn ab...

It's time to add another stamp to your spiritual passport! Join Jason Nunez and his guest, Fr.  Charles  Khachan , P astor   of   St. George   Maronite   Catholic Church , in San Antonio, TX, on a journey to Lebanon and the life of St. Charbel.  During our journey, you will learn: How did Christianity come to Lebanon, and what is the state of the Christian faith in Lebanon today? Who are  Maronite...

Have you ever wondered, what is God's Will for you? Come on a spiritual journey with Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox as they discuss this very topic. They will refer to the book  Making Choices , by Peter Kreeft, to help guide us on this journey. During this episode, you will: Learn what we mean when we say, "God's Will" Hear several methods that have been used to determine God's Will Discover some p...

Come on a spiritual pilgrimage with Jason Nunez and Angela Sealana to explore the wisdom and spirituality of St. Benedict, the founder of Western Monasticism. Hear about the life and legacy of this remarkable saint who shaped the history and culture of Europe and beyond! During this episode, you will: Hear about the life and spirituality of St. Benedict Dive into The Rule of St. Benedict And learn...

Our journey this week will be unique and special in many ways. Come along with Deacon Tom and Mary Jane and take a journey with American Heroes, and more! During this episode, you will: Be introduced to a couple of American Heroes who were Catholic and made a difference for our country. Learn about TAPS – how it originated and why we hear TAPS play at military events. Discover ways we can show our...

Come with us on a spiritual pilgrimage with Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati to his homeland of Turin, Italy. To guide us on our journey are Angela Sealana and Christine Wohar, Founder of FrassatiUSA which promotes the spirituality of Pier Giorgio Frassati. During this episode, you will: Hear about Pier Giorgio and why he is growing in popularity around the world Come on an audio pilgrimage to Turin,...

Join Angela Sealana and internationally-recognized Catholic pilgrimage expert Mary Jane Fox to learn about the devotional practice of pilgrimages. During this episode, you will: Learn: What distinguishes a pilgrimage from a religious tour? Understand the basics behind why we make pilgrimages Discover: What to consider when planning to make a pilgrimage? Plus: What if you can't make a pilgrimage ab...

Join Jason Nunez and Angela Sealana on a journey through history with saints who were Dads! What can fathers gain from their example, especially for challenging times in the pilgrimage of parenthood? During this episode, you will: Meet saints who were fathers, and learn what they teach us Look at common challenges facing fathers today, and learn practical tips for overcoming them And appreciate th...

It's time to add another stamp to your spiritual passport! Join Jason Nunez as he guides you on a spiritual pilgrimage to the Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos, located in Jalisco, Mexico. This Cathedral-Basilica ranks second in the number of visitors in the country, only after the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in Mexico City. More than 7 million pilgrims a year visit the Cathedral...

In this week's spiritual pilgrimage, take a walk with the Holy Spirit! To lead us on our journey are Jason Nunez and Fr. Jorge Haro, a Missionary of the Holy Spirit and the Parochial Vicar of St. Luke Catholic Church located in San Antonio, TX. During this episode, you will hear: Common misunderstandings or misconceptions about the Holy Spirit Steps we can take to walk with the Holy Spirit daily H...

Did you know the Catholic Church has an outreach to all who journey by sea? The Stella Maris ministry is available to anyone traveling by sea who finds themselves near a port. Come along with Angela Sealana and her guest, Sr. Joanna Okereke, Sister of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus, who was appointed National Director of Stella Maris in February 2015. During this episode, you will: Hear abo...

Our journey this week will be unique and special in many ways. Come along with Jason Nunez and his guest, Fr. Paul Melgarejo, Parochial Vicar of St. Matthew Catholic Church, in San Antonio, TX. They will be shining a light on the Sacrament of Confession! Fr. Paul entered the seminary after hearing the voice of God, calling him to the priesthood in Daily Mass and attending holy hour. Fr. Paul was o...

This week's journey will place a focus on the many faces of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Come along with Mary Jane Fox, as she shines a light on the faces of Mary in which she has appeared throughout the centuries in various apparitions. During this episode, you will hear: Insight as to why Mary does not appear as she looked while she was living in Nazareth. Summaries of several apparitions of Mary. H...

In this week's spiritual pilgrimage, take a journey with Lucia dos Santos, Francisco, and Jacinta Marto, the Fatima Shepherd Children. Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox will guide you through the story of Mary, the Mother of God's apparitions to the Fatima Shepherd Children and the message she entrusted to them. During this episode, you will hear about: Why would Mary appear to three young children? Wh...

Come with us to The Grand Canyon State! In this week's spiritual pilgrimage, join Jason Nunez on a spiritual pilgrimage to the St. Peregrine Cancer Shrine in Mesa, AZ! The mission of the St. Peregrine Shrine at Christ the King Catholic Church is to promote perpetual adoration of Jesus Christ and to pray for those affected by cancer. In the midst of suffering, we offer a sanctuary for spiritual hea...

Come on a spiritual pilgrimage with Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox and take a rosary journey with Mary, to the Holy Land! Today this geographical area is called the State of Israel and the Palestinian Territories, it is also known as the land of the Bible, and the Land of Mary and Joseph! During this episode, you will hear about: Why the Rosary is important and powerful for us. The importance of the...

Come on a spiritual pilgrimage with Mary Jane Fox, through Jesus' appearances after the resurrection. These stories found in the scriptures have been read by millions throughout the centuries. They are true stories about Jesus appearing to His disciples after He resurrected and before He ascended into Heaven. How we can be inspired by his appearances after the resurrection? During this episode, yo...

Join Angela Sealana and Mary Jane Fox as they set sail on a journey to Lithostrotos, also called Gabbatha in the Gospel, which translates to Stone Pavement. Mary Jane has led over 60 pilgrimages to the Holy Land and has brought many pilgrims to one of the most memorable places in the Old City of Jerusalem, the Antonia Fortress. Pilgrims take time to reflect on the trial and the torture of Jesus, b...

Come on a spiritual pilgrimage with Mary Jane Fox through the Passion of Christ. With more than 30 years of experience journeying to the Holy Land and in evangelization, she will give you an 'inside look' into Jesus' most important journey. In the second half of today's show, Mary Jane's husband, Deacon Tom Fox, joins her to share five steps to make the Passion of Christ more personal! Jewel for t...

Our journey today will be one to give you hope if you've walked or are currently journeying through a medical challenge yourself or with a loved one. This is one episode you will not want to miss! Join Angela Sealana and her guest Jason Nunez, as he shares his experience journeying through kidney dialysis as well as other medical challenges. During this episode, you will hear: About how to have  ...

We journey through the beauty of Irish Catholic   spirituality, from Pádraig to potatoes. Join Angela Sealana and discover  what wisdom the Irish have passed on, and what courageous challenges they've overcome. During this episode, you will: Who was St. Patrick? Explore Irish symbols, sayings, and places of pilgrimage Learn how courageous Irish Catholics kept   their faith amidst hardship Reflect...

Our journey this week will be unique and special in many ways. Come along with Jason Nunez and his guest, George Campa, and take a journey to Hope at the Workplace! The 2022 State of the Global Workplace report, released by Gallup, revealed along with dissatisfaction, workers are experiencing overwhelming rates of both disengagement and unhappiness. There is hope and this is what we will be shinin...