Journeys Of Hope | A Pilgrim Center Of Hope Podcast

Come on a journey with Mary Jane Fox to discover the tenderness and compassion of Jesus. Coming to know about the tenderness of Jesus can make a difference in our lives. We learn about the compassion of Jesus, as Mary Jane reflects on The Raising of Lazarus from the Gospel of John. She also shares an example of how she began to learn to see others with the compassionate eyes of Jesus.  Jewel for the Journey “Let us remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence.” - St. Pope John Paul II Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox for a virtual pilgrimage to the holy site of the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Krakow, Poland. This is the site where our Lord Jesus appeared to Sister Faustina and gave her his message of Divine Mercy to spread throughout the world. This chapel has since witnessed the prayer of the Apostle of The Divine Mercy (St. Faustina) and the extraordinary graces (including the revelations of Jesus and the Blessed Mother) received by her in this place. During this program you will learn about: St. Faustina Kowalksa’s life. How Jesus appeared to Sister Faustina. Why the Divine Mercy is so important. Much much more! Jewel for the Journey: Those who sincerely say ‘Jesus, I trust in You’ will find comfort in all their anxieties and fears. – Saint PopeJohn Paul II Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Outreach/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox for a spiritual pilgrimage to the holiest site for all Christians, the Tomb of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem. This has been identified as an area of abandoned stone quarries just outside the city walls of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus. During this program, Deacon Tom and Mary Jane will discuss: Who built the church? How do we know this is an authentic site? What is it like inside the tomb? Much, much more! Jewel for the Journey:  Jesus on the Cross feels the whole weight of the evil, and with the force of God’s love he conquers it, he defeats it with his resurrection. – Pope Francis Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

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 familiar feature in every Catholic church. Mention how the Stations of the Cross serves as a substitute pilgrimage. How the Stations of the Cross relates to the life of every Christians. Jewel for the Journey: The Way of the Cross alone defeats sin, evil and death, for it leads to the radiant light of Christ’s resurrection and opens the horizons of a new and fuller life. It is the way of hope, the way of the future. – Pope Francis Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

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, in visiting 7 churches is a spiritual act of mindful watching is a sort of pilgrimage to various altars of repose, in different churches that correspond to each of the seven places, or stations, that were made by Jesus between the Last Supper in the Upper Room to His crucifixion on the cross. Plus, Jason shares a beautiful moment his family experienced while visiting the 7 churches back in 2015.   Jewel for the Journey:  God dwells in our midst, in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. -St. Maximillian Kolbe Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

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.” In part 2, we take a deeper dive into the following questions: Who would have been kept in the underground prison? How far is it from the Via Dolorosa? What is the significance of the Psalm read in the Sacred Pit? Much more! Jewel for the Journey: Deepen your knowledge of Jesus which ends loneliness, overcomes sadness and uncertainty, gives real meaning to life, curbs passions, exalts ideals, expands energies in charity, brings light into decisive choices. Let Christ be for you the Way, the Truth and the Life. – Saint Pope John Paul II Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenter

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 this area, we had to make this a two-part series! In part 1, Mary Jane provides insight to the following questions: Where is it located in reference to the rest of Jerusalem? What is the terrain like? What buildings or structures are there? Much more! Jewel for the Journey We cannot be Christians part-time. If Christ is at the center of our lives, he is present in all that we do. – Pope Francis Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

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? Who would visit such an Island named Purgatory? What if people I know don’t believe in Purgatory –what do I say? Much, much more Jewel For The Journey: By Christ’s Passion, our weakness was cured. By His Resurrection death was conquered. Still, we have to be sorrowful for the world, as well as joyful in the Lord, sorrowful in penance, joyful in gratitude. – St. Ambrose of Milan Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

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 persons will hear today. – St. Francis of Assisi  Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

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 a Franciscan. Talk about St. Anthony’s relevance for us today and our everyday spiritual journey. Jewel for the Journey:The spirit of humility is sweeter than honey, and those who nourish themselves with this honey produce sweet fruit.  – St. Anthony of Padua Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

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 at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

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 PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

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 Sermon on the Mount is addressed to the entire world, the entire present, and future and yet it demands discipleship and can be understood and lived out only by following Jesus and accompanying him on his journey.” – Excerpt from  Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI book,  Jesus of Nazareth Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

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 Texas and Mexico to have a deep devotion to Our Lady of San Juan. Jewel for the Journey:Mater Immaculata, Ora pro nobis – Immaculate Mary, Pray for us.— on a banner held by two angels above the statue of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

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 elevation of any river in the world and where it flows.   Why is this River so important and visited by people from all over the world?  What insights from this place will help us in our daily lives?    Plus we will incorporate the virtue of Hope and how this virtue can lead us to live without fear.  Jewel for the Journey There is no place for selfishness and no place for fear! Do not be afraid, then, when love makes demands. Do not be afraid when love requires sacrifice. – St. John Paul II Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

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. Prayer to Our Lady of LourdesOh, ever immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, Health of the Sick, Refuge of Sinners, Comfortess of the Afflicted, you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings. Look upon me with mercy. When you appeared in the grotto of Lourdes, you made it a privileged sanctuary where you dispense your favors, and where many sufferers have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal. I come, therefore, with unbounded confidence to implore your maternal intercession. My loving Mother, obtain my request. I will try to imitate your virtues so that I may one day share your company and

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 is believed that while nursing the infant Jesus a few drops of Mary’s milk fell upon the yellowish-brown stone and turned it to white. During this program, you will learn more about this sacred destination and why it is frequented by new mothers and women who are trying to conceive. Jewel for the Journey: Saint Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect, and enlighten families.   — St. Pope John Paul II Guardian of the Redeemer - St. John Paul II’s Apostolic Exhortation on St. Joseph Learn more at Pilgrim Center Of Hope Help us spread

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 Kings. Much More! Jewel For The Journey We desire to be able to welcome Jesus at Christmas time, not in a cold manger of our heart, but in a heart full of love and humility, in a heart so pure, so immaculate, so warm with love for one another. – St. Mother Teresa Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

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. This 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: Make note of some very interesting historical facts. Discover the Chapel built in honor of the Shepherds. Learn more about the shepherds at the time of Jesus. Much more! Jewel for the Journey “The closer we are to the Good Shepherd, the safer we are from those who want to destroy our faith.” – A friend of Pilgrim Center of Hope.

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 about the Catholic and Australian symbols in the cathedral’s art & architecture Gain encouragement from the courageous story of St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop, who lived in Sydney Find hope & strength for your own daily life Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys  Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate