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A Lenten Walk Through the Holy Land: The Great Vigil of Easter

The Lord is risen! He is risen indeed! Easter in Jerusalem centers on the proclamation of resurrection—whether at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher or the Garden Tomb. Pilgrimage hosts lead their fellow travelers in worship, Scripture, and thanksgiving, celebrating the...

A Lenten Walk Through the Holy Land: Good Friday

In remembrance of Good Friday, pilgrimage leaders often lead their groups along the Via Dolorosa, stopping at the Stations of the Cross through the Old City. This shared walk allows pilgrims to engage the Passion narrative with body and spirit. Clergy leaders guide...

A Lenten Walk Through the Holy Land: Maundy Thursday

The Upper Room (Cenacle) recalls the Last Supper, the washing of feet, and the institution of the Eucharist. From there, groups walk to the Garden of Gethsemane, where clergy leaders often lead prayer or Scripture reflection. These sites naturally invite teaching on...

A Lenten Walk Through the Holy Land: Palm Sunday – The Triumphal Entry

The Palm Sunday Road in Jerusalem is one of the most powerful experiences a pilgrimage group can share. Pilgrims walk from the Mount of Olives, past Dominus Flevit and Gethsemane, retracing Jesus’ entry into the city. This embodied journey helps the group engage the...

A Lenten Walk Through the Holy Land: Leading God’s People into the Wilderness – Tabgha

At Tabgha, on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, the Gospel recounts Jesus feeding the multitude. The Church of the Multiplication, with its ancient mosaic of loaves and fishes, naturally invites Eucharistic reflection. For group leaders, this quiet site is ideal for...

A Lenten Walk Through the Holy Land: Leading God’s People into the Wilderness – Capernaum

Capernaum was a hub of Jesus’ Galilean ministry and home to several apostles. Nearby, on a hillside overlooking the Sea of Galilee, Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount.Mount of BeatitudesHouse of PeterFor pilgrimage leaders, this area offers unmatched...

A Lenten Walk Through the Holy Land: Leading God’s People into the Wilderness – Nazareth

After the wilderness, Jesus returned to Nazareth, His hometown. It is here that He read from Isaiah and declared the Scripture fulfilled. For pilgrimage leaders, Nazareth provides essential context for teaching about vocation, formation, and faithful perseverance....

A Lenten Walk Through the Holy Land: Leading God’s People into the Wilderness – Pools of Bethesda

Our Lenten walk now takes us to Jerusalem and the Pools of Bethesda. In John’s Gospel, Jesus heals a man who had waited nearly four decades for restoration. For church leaders, this site opens space for pastoral reflection on waiting, healing, and hope—experiences...

Celebrating Faith and History: A Pilgrimage to Rome on Sts. Peter and Paul’s Feast Day

Every year on June 29th, the Church commemorates the martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul, two towering figures who shaped the early Christian movement. While the exact date of their deaths remains uncertain, their legacy endures, particularly in the Eternal City -...

Tips for Traveling During the 2024 Summer Olympics

Paris is gearing up to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, and with it comes the promise of excitement, world-class athleticism, and a cultural immersion unlike any other, but be prepared: the Olympic crowds are likely to bring travel delays. In order to be transparent...
Virtual Pilgrimage – Glendalough, Republic of Ireland

Virtual Pilgrimage – Glendalough, Republic of Ireland

Just South of Dublin, in the misty Wicklow Mountains is a site called Glendalough. It is considered a “thin place” in Celtic Christianity and home to St. Kevin’s Monastery. Today, we’ll explore this “must see” pilgrimage location in the Republic of Ireland and learn about why it has been a holy site since the early 6th century.

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Virtual Pilgrimage – Sea of Galilee, Israel

Virtual Pilgrimage – Sea of Galilee, Israel

The Sea of Galilee is a central part of the Gospels of the New Testament. The area around the Galilee is the main focus of Jesus’ early ministry, teaching, and miracles. Today, let’s travel to Israel to learn about a “must see” pilgrimage site for any Christian who is traveling in the Holy Land.

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Want to build a culture of pilgrimage in your community?

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Virtual Pilgrimage – Holy Island, England

Virtual Pilgrimage – Holy Island, England

Today’s stop on our virtual pilgrimage brings us back to England. Holy Island, or the Isle of Lindisfarne, is a very special place located in the very North of England. It has a fascinating history that includes Celtic Christianity, early English saints, and viking raiders.

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Virtual Pilgrimage – Paris, France

Virtual Pilgrimage – Paris, France

It has been a good ten years since I have been to Paris and the world has changed dramatically since then. The city has endured labor strikes, the Cathedral of Notre Dame has been nearly destroyed by a fire, and now the streets and famous landmark sites are empty, due to the Coronavirus. But, the “City of Light” still burns brightly and is waiting for a time that people can come, visit, and worship in her beautiful churches, once again.

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Virtual Pilgrimage – Canterbury, England

Virtual Pilgrimage – Canterbury, England

Canterbury is home to one of the oldest Christian sites in England. It was to Canterbury that Pope Gregory I sent Augustine as a missionary to the Anglo-Saxons in 596. Today, if is the mother church of the Church of England and the world-wide Anglican Communion.

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