Easter traditions in the Holy Land, This Year

Easter traditions in the Holy Land, This Year

For the first time in my life, I am experiencing Jerusalem in a way I never have before. Even during the pandemic, it was not like this. Today, there is fear. Restrictions limit gatherings, churches, including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, are either closed or...
Easter Traditions in the Holy Land, prior to April 2026

Easter Traditions in the Holy Land, prior to April 2026

For those who have lived in Jerusalem, Easter is not just a feast, it is the feast of the city. More than Christmas, more than any other season, Easter is when Jerusalem becomes fully alive, as if its ancient stones begin to breathe again.   All my life, I have...
Exploring the Marian Shrines of France and Poland

Exploring the Marian Shrines of France and Poland

There are places in Europe where faith feels stitched into the landscape. France and Poland hold some of the most powerful Marian shrines in the world, and walking into them isn’t like walking into a museum. They’re alive—candles flickering, processions winding...
Poland’s Divine Mercy Pilgrimage: Honoring St. Faustina

Poland’s Divine Mercy Pilgrimage: Honoring St. Faustina

When people think of pilgrimage, they often imagine walking ancient roads in Spain, visiting Rome’s basilicas, or embarking on a trip to the Holy Lands. Yet for countless Catholics around the world, Poland holds a special place on the map. It is the homeland of St....