Journeys Of Hope | A Pilgrim Center Of Hope Podcast

Join Mary Jane Fox to look at how Sacred Art gives expression to the beauty of the Catholic Church and also inspires us to proclaim the Gospel message. Travel to Scrovegni Chapel and discover the works of art that proclaim and display the grandeur of God’s creation, the dignity of human beings made in his image and likeness, and the love and mercy poured forth through the life of our Lord Jesus Christ. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys

Have you ever wondered why the Catholic faithful have built so many elaborate churches over history? Discover the meaning and significance of the various parts of a Catholic church building, as Angela Sealana and Robert Rodriguez walk you through the history, architecture and symbolism.. Discover how knowing more about your local church building can help you to fully enter into worship each time you are there. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys

Take a virtual journey with Deacon Tom & Mary Jane Fox to an underground cemetery with origins that go back to the second century. Discover the history of these catacombs, who is buried here, the symbolism of the sacred art on tombs, and what it all means for our faith today. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys

Journey with Deacon Tom & Mary Jane Fox to visit a spectacular church and monastery built atop a mountaintop in Barcelona, Spain. The place is Montserrat, and the church is home to a miraculous image of the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Montserrat. St. Ignatius Loyola made an annual pilgrimage to Montserrat as have millions of pilgrims over the years. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys

Do you have a devotion to St. Therese of Lisieux? How did San Antonio end up as the home of a national shrine to this modern day saint? Take a local pilgrimage with Angela Sealana and Robert Rodriguez to a sacred place of exceptional historic significance. Hear the inspiring story of how this impressive monument got built and discover the treasures that lie within one of San Antonio’s most beautiful landmarks. For details, visit PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys

Take a local pilgrim journey to St. Mary’s Church, and discover why it has been described as one of the most breathtaking houses of worship in all of San Antonio. Angela Sealana and Robert Rodriguez will provide a visual tour of what is one of Texas’ 20 Painted Churches. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys

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 friar who envisioned this sacred place The significance of the Mission’s patron – St. Joseph Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys

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 PilgrimCenterOfHope.org

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 deep devotion to Our Lady of San Juan. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org

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/Journeys

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 PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys

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 Church, the Hermitage of St. Francis, and the resting places of Francis and Clare. For more information, visit PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys

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 Bernadette. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys

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