Every pilgrim knows that once you’ve been to the Holy Land, “Ordinary Time” is never ordinary again. You can’t walk in the footsteps of Our Lord and not be affected when you hear the Gospel message. Ordinary Time, which begins this Sunday, is not called so because it is “not interesting.” The phrase is derived … Read More
Ask anyone about the Magi, also known as the Three Kings or Three Wise Men, and the first thing that typically comes to mind is either a familiar Christmas tune or the gifts they brought the Christ Child. The fact is, we don’t know a lot about them. They are mentioned only in the Gospel … Read More
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that the whole world should be enrolled. So, all went to be enrolled, each to his own town. And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of … Read More
After the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the Holy Rosary is the prayer most pleasing to Our Blessed Mother. Reigning as Queen of Heaven and sitting next to the King, her beloved son, Our Lady has been given the dispensation to grant God’s graces to her spiritual children, for whom she constantly intercedes. The Blessed … Read More
Bri CampbellLast Updated: July 13th, 2020Pilgrims' Stories, Priests, Spiritual Reflections
Pilgrimage changes people. It enriches their lives, brings them closer to each other, and – most importantly – closer to God. When they return home, it’s with a renewed sense of self, a renewed purpose, and a strong desire to grow Christ’s kingdom in their own communities. Having experienced God in such a profound and … Read More
Bri CampbellLast Updated: September 16th, 2020Holy Land, Spiritual Reflections
When the Upper Room is mentioned, the first thing that might come to mind is Da Vinci’s The Last Supper. In his version it’s a room with a high ceiling, big enough to accommodate a table for thirteen diners (perhaps even more if they didn’t all have to sit on the same side of the … Read More
Tekton Ministries is pleased to provide this reflection from guest blogger and recent Tekton pilgrim, Megan Miranda.“Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet, they did not know the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to … Read More
This virtual reality tour of the Church of the Transfiguration allows the viewer to imagine standing where Peter, James, and John stood as they watched Christ transfigured before them and heard the Father’s words: “This is my Son, my beloved. Listen to Him!”
Bri CampbellLast Updated: January 25th, 2018Featured Pilgrimages, Pilgrims' Stories, Spiritual Reflections, Travel Alerts
Are you embarking on a pilgrimage soon? Don’t let yourself treat this spiritual journey like a vacation; having the right mindset while traveling is key to getting the most out of your journey! Help yourself prepare by taking into account these 10 Life Hacks from a former pilgrim:Take a prayer list.When on pilgrimage you are … Read More
As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. For the days are coming upon you when your enemies will raise a palisade against you; they will encircle you and hem you in on all sides. They … Read More
December 21st is fast-approaching and, with it, the shortest day of the year – the day when you’re likely to go to work in the dark, and come home in the dark. But it’s not just the shortest day that gets many people down – its the 30 days leading up to it, and the … Read More
Andrea JLast Updated: November 27th, 2024Spiritual Reflections
Humankind is on a continuous journey toward communion with God – a pilgrimage that will never be complete until we reach the end of our earthly lives. Within the great pilgrimage of life itself, there are numerous smaller opportunities and reasons to go on physical pilgrimage to holy sites throughout the world. While many pilgrimages … Read More
The Rosary has a long and rich history. While it’s origins are often disputed, one thing those who pray the Rosary can agree with is this: it is a prayer of great power and consequence. From turning the winds to bring about victory in battle, to turning a satanist into a saint, this prayer of … Read More
Purgatory is a teaching of the Catholic Church that is often maligned and misunderstood. However, this teaching is supported by scripture (see 2 Mac 12:45,1 Cor 3:12-15, and 2 Timothy 1:18 to name a few) and was supported by the Church fathers, including St. Augustine, St. Ambrose, and St. Jerome. So the question remains: How … Read More
Andrea JLast Updated: April 18th, 2024Camino de Santiago, Spiritual Reflections
A common phrase along the Camino de Santiago is “Walk your own Camino.” What does that mean, and how does it apply to our everyday lives?
