Saint Patrick Pilgrimage
Saint Patrick St. Patrick, born around 387 AD in Roman Britain (likely near modern-day Wales or Scotland), was originally named Maewyn Succat. His early life took a dramatic turn at…
Pilgrimage to Saint Monica
Our Pilgrimage through Italy, to Saint Monica Our latest pilgrimage brings us to Italy. We did a sweeping tour, starting in the north and working our way down the Adriatic…
Stations of the Cross this Lenten Season
Stations of the Cross - Knock Shrine, Ireland We were blessed to spend Ash Wednesday in Knock, Ireland, the site of the 1879 apparition and now an international Eucharistic and…
Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe, a practical guide
Pilgrimage to Guadalupe We were blessed to be able to take a pilgrimage to Mexico City to see Our Lady of Guadalupe. Initially, we considered joining a tour group, but…
Our New Song – Contrition
John wrote a Song! Between pilgrimages, we do volunteer work and dabble with a variety of other endeavors. An amazing music generation app crossed our path and John decided to…
Pilgrimage to Canterbury: Start of the Via Francigena
Intro - Our Pilgrimage to Canterbury Historically, Canterbury Cathedral has been the destination for pilgrims, notably chronicled in the Canterbury Tales. Saint Thomas Becket’s martyrdom has drawn thousands of pilgrims…
The Holy Relics of Saint Jude
The Holy Relics of Saint Jude are currently on pilgrimage throughout the United States. We were blessed to see them.
Comparing the Camino de Santiago and the Via Francigena
Perhaps you are considering a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago or Via Francigena and want to decide which is best for you. This article compares the two on various dimensions.
The Best Time to Walk the Via Francigena
The best time for the Via Francigena? Go when you can! When is the best time for the Via Francigena? Go when you can! The movie, The Way, staring Martin Sheen…
Via Francigena: Monteriggioni to Siena
Painful Heels, Missed Bus, and the Kindness of Strangers Miles and miles of Tuscan hills finally caught up with my heels. I had 2 huge blisters, on each foot. I…