Oftentimes, however, pilgrims are surprised by the unexpected graces they receive on pilgrimage. Graces they never thought to ask for, or even knew they needed.
Unexpected Answers to Unasked Prayers
St. John Eudes
Saint John Eudes was born on November 14, 1601 in Ri, France and died on August 19, 1680 in nearby Caen. The distance between his birthplace and the location of his death is less than 40 miles – not a significant distance for an earthly pilgrimage – but his vocation and spiritual legacy reach far … Read More
Prayer to the Immaculate Heart by St. John Eudes
Hail Mary! Mother of God the Son. Hail Mary! Spouse of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary! Temple of the Most Blessed Trinity. Hail Mary! Pure Lily of the Effulgent Trinity. Hail Mary! Celestial Rose of the Ineffable Love of God. Hail Mary! Virgin pure and humble,of whom the King of heaven willed to be born … Read More
Prayer to St. Joseph by St. John Eudes
St. Joseph, we offer you our hearts. Unite them to yours and to that of Jesus and Mary, asking them to grant that this union be inviolable and eternal. Amen. We greet you, Joseph, image of God the Father. We greet you, Joseph, father of God the son. We greet you, Joseph, temple of the … Read More
5 Ways to Journey into the Heart of Mary
Our Mother, Mary, has a heart filled with love for each of her children. She longs to share that love, and yet many of us still feel distant from her. By the grace of God, however, there are many simple practices which can help us to journey into Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart. In doing so, … Read More
St. Dominic and the Origins of the Rosary
Hidden Spiritual Gem in Rome Reminds Us to Embrace Our Crosses
Near the catacombs in Rome, walking along the Appian Way, you’re likely to stumble upon a hidden spiritual gem – the Chiesa del Domine Quo Vadis, or the Church of “Lord, Where Are You Going?”. While the architecture is relatively unassuming, the message: “Lord, where are you going?” speaks loud and clear to those who … Read More
St. Maria Goretti – Example of Mercy and Love
In the eyes of the world, Maria Goretti was unremarkable. Young, poor, and uneducated, she could not even read or write. Yet, her heroic purity and forgiving spirit have made her great in the eyes of God and the Church. Maria was born on the eastern side of Italy, but her family moved to a … Read More
Pilgrims Experience at Fatima
Andrea JLast Updated: April 5th, 2024Marian Shrines of Europe, Spiritual Reflections
Pilgrimaging Not Just for Ourselves but for Others
Andrea JLast Updated: July 13th, 2020Holy Land, Spiritual Reflections
A pilgrimage is an opportunity to draw closer to our Lord. It is more than just a trip or a vacation, but an answer to the call from the Lord as He calls us to come and follow Him. A pilgrimage can be a time to carry special intentions for oneself or for others who … Read More
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