Verso Celebrates Four Years
Verso turned four! Read about our month-long celebration, watch the highlight video, and discover stories from Verso pilgrims.
6 Things You Can’t Miss on Pilgrimage to France
When you think of France, you probably think of the food, wine, and rich culture the French have. France is also home to many of the world’s most popular pilgrimage sites!
Six Ways to Pilgrimage from Home
Pilgrimage is an integral part of the Christian life; but there are times when we find ourselves unable to make a physical pilgrimage. The journey does not have to stop because of the lack of travel; you can have a spiritual pilgrimage right in your home! Here six ways to create a meaningful at-home pilgrimage: […]
World Youth Day Through the Years: 5 Highlights
The global celebration started by Pope John Paul II has been uniting and inspiring people of all ages for decades.
Special Papal Blessing to Be Given Friday, March 27th: “Urbi et Orbi”
The Urbi et Orbi blessing is a solemn apostolic prayer to “The City (of Rome) and the World”.
Did You Know? 5 Surprising Facts About the Holy Land
You may be looking at the same trees that surrounded Jesus as he prayed.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Our Lady of Guadalupe
On December 12th of each year, the Catholic Church celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe. This day commemorates the Virgin Mary appearing to Saint Juan Diego, and is most well known by the image she left on Juan Diego’s cloak.
5 Ways to Pray Before and During your Pilgrimage
It is easy to get swept up in practical preparations for your pilgrimage and neglect your own spiritual needs. Ask yourself where in your life is most in need of God’s will and God’s grace. What do you most want to pray for during your pilgrimage?
Pilgrimage with the Universal Church in France
I was recently on a pilgrimage to France tracing the roots of the Holy Cross Congregation including the sisters, brothers, and priests. Going to France, especially Paris, has always been a bucket-list pilgrimage for me, so this was a welcome experience. There were, of course, the major sites to see – Notre Dame, Chartres, the […]
A Curious Easter Tradition
A small Italian village celebrates Easter Monday with a competition rolling cheese through the streets of the town.