What Does “Pilgrim” Mean?

Pilgrim stands on a mountain at dusk with another mountain summit in the distance.

“Pilgrim” means a lot of different things to lots of people. If you’re wondering what we mean when we say “pilgrim,” read on. You might be surprised by what you find.

Where Home and Pilgrimage Meet

You don’t have to visit a far-off holy space in order to hear God’s voice or to feel his presence. Discover several ways to experience God’s presence through a pilgrimage at home.

Suffering on Pilgrimage and How to Embrace It

A stain glass image of Jesus suffering during Crucifixion.

The suffering that we may encounter on pilgrimage is emotional. It is physical. It is spiritual. Since suffering (or sacrifice of some kind) will be present on pilgrimage, just as it is in the pilgrimage of life, how do we cope with whatever we encounter on our pilgrimage? How do we approach those challenges prayerfully and with grace?

Visiting Jesus – A Walking Pilgrimage in Rome

A dark corridor.

“It was a simple reminder that we need not wait to visit Jesus more often.”

John Paul reflects on his walking pilgrimage in Rome on Holy Thursday and what that experience meant to him. 

Lent and Reconciliation

A crucifix on a table.

Guest contributor, Timothy Hankins, leads us through a reflection on Lent, Reconciliation, and starting over.

Pictures – Days 5-7 Holy Land Recap

Landscape of the Holy Land.

So it is fitting that the days after I write a post about, “No time, no time,” I didn’t have any time to write on the blog. I’m sorry to disappoint our (small, but faithful) readers. Click through for a brief recap of days 5-7, plus some pictures!

YOVHLO – Day 4 Holy Land Recap

Image of the Sea of Galilee

“After all, YOVHLO (“You only visit the Holy Land once”), right?”

Today’s reflection tackles the tension between seeing everything there is to see in the limited time to see it.

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