50 States 51 Marian Pilgrimages
“On a pilgrimage you step outside your comfort zone. You see the world from a fresh perspective.” Unfortunately, pilgrimages can be expensive endeavors… … Continue reading50 States 51 Marian Pilgrimages
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A Pilgrimage to the World Meeting of Families
What is a Pilgrimage? A pilgrimage is a spiritual journey to a destination of religious significance. It is not a vacation, but a quest for deeper faith. The pilgrimage is more than just the destination, it begins as soon as you leave the comfort of … Continue readingA Pilgrimage to the World Meeting of Families
Lourdes and Our Lady
In the Jubilee year of 2000, my husband, Joe, and I were able to go on a short pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine in Lourdes. We went with our son, Charlie, who has autism. We were hoping for a miracle, but willing to take any … Continue readingLourdes and Our Lady
My Soul Proclaims the Greatness of the Lord
And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Based in both Sacred Scripture and Tradition, it is the day we remember that Mary was conceived without sin by God’s redeeming Grace. It is a holy day … Continue readingMy Soul Proclaims the Greatness of the Lord