by matt | May 19, 2025 | Blog, Featured
For months, I had been preparing to depart on a trip to Italy for the Jubilee Year and especially the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis. The canonization of Blessed Carlo is exciting for me on multiple levels. First of all, he is the first saint that I was familiar...
by matt | May 14, 2025 | Blog, Featured, Pilgrimage Stories
I have been blessed to go on multiple pilgrimages over the course of my life — some personal, some with very large groups — and I always try to ask the Lord what particular graces he desires for me. Of course, pilgrimages can be a very rushed and sometimes...
by matt | Apr 21, 2025 | Blog, Featured
For many Catholics, a pilgrimage is more than just a journey—it is a deeply spiritual experience, an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of saints, visit sacred sites, and deepen their faith. But what happens if you have a pilgrimage planned to the Vatican or other...
by matt | Mar 6, 2025 | Featured, Pilgrimage Stories, Tips and Tricks
After a few days of sleeping in my own bed, I’m finally feeling like my life is (somewhat) back to normal. My stomach has stopped craving pasta with every meal, and I’m managing to do fine without a daily dose of gelato or tiramisu. (As I write, it’s Shrove Tuesday,...
by matt | Feb 24, 2025 | Blog
Throughout history, the Virgin Mary has appeared to faithful believers in different parts of the world, inspiring devotion and miraculous events. Among the most revered Marian shrines are Lourdes in France, Fatima in Portugal, and Guadalupe in Mexico. These sacred...
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