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In this week’s spiritual pilgrimage, take a walk with the Holy Spirit! To lead us on our journey are Jason Nunez and Fr. Jorge Haro, a Missionary of the Holy Spirit and the Parochial Vicar of St. Luke Catholic Church located in San Antonio, TX.
During this episode, you will hear:
Common misunderstandings or misconceptions about the Holy Spirit Steps we can take to walk with the Holy Spirit daily How to determine if you are being guided by the Holy Spirit Click here for resources to get more out of your journey.
Jewel for the Journey:
“The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.” (Romans 8:16)
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Did you know the Catholic Church has an outreach to all who journey by sea? The Stella Maris ministry is available to anyone traveling by sea who finds themselves near a port. Come along with Angela Sealana and her guest, Sr. Joanna Okereke, Sister of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus, who was appointed National Director of Stella Maris in February 2015.
During this episode, you will:
Hear about the life of seafarers and about the Church’s service to them through the Stella Maris apostolate Learn about Stella Maris – a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and how she, under this title, can guide us in our daily journey Be inspired and encouraged to live in hope! Click here for resources to take your journey to the next level.
Jewel for the Journey:
“When the storms to temptation burst upon you, when you see yourself driven upon the rocks of tribulation, look at the star, call upon Mary.” – St. Bernard of Clairvaux
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Our journey this week will be unique and special in many ways. Come along with Jason Nunez and his guest, Fr. Paul Melgarejo, Parochial Vicar of St. Matthew Catholic Church, in San Antonio, TX. They will be shining a light on the Sacrament of Confession! Fr. Paul entered the seminary after hearing the voice of God, calling him to the priesthood in Daily Mass and attending holy hour. Fr. Paul was ordained to the priesthood on May 15, 2021.
During this episode, you will hear about:
What are some of the benefits of frequent Confession? What is the Seal of Confession? And what inspiration can we take from all this for our daily journey of life? Click here for resources to take your journey to the next level.
We are so grateful to this month’s sponsors, Chris and Patty Parma, who made this podcast episode possible.
Jewel for the Journey:
“Confession is an act of honesty and courage – an act of entrusting ourselves, beyond sin, to the mercy of a loving and forgiving God.” – Pope St. John Paul II
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This week's journey will place a focus on the many faces of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Come along with Mary Jane Fox, as she shines a light on the faces of Mary in which she has appeared throughout the centuries in various apparitions.
During this episode, you will hear:
Insight as to why Mary does not appear as she looked while she was living in Nazareth. Summaries of several apparitions of Mary. Helpful tips on how we can grow closer to Mary in our daily lives. Jewel for the Journey:
“May Mary’s pure and simple smile be a source of joy for each one of us as we face life’s difficulties.” Pope Francis
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In this week’s spiritual pilgrimage, take a journey with Lucia dos Santos, Francisco, and Jacinta Marto, the Fatima Shepherd Children. Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox will guide you through the story of Mary, the Mother of God’s apparitions to the Fatima Shepherd Children and the message she entrusted to them.
During this episode, you will hear about:
Why would Mary appear to three young children? What were her messages to them? How can the lives of these three small children encourage us to hope and endure in our daily lives? Click here for resources to take your journey to the next level.
Jewel for the Journey:
“Mary’s greatness consists in the fact that she wants to magnify God, not herself.” – Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
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Come with us to The Grand Canyon State! In this week’s spiritual pilgrimage, join Jason Nunez on a spiritual pilgrimage to the St. Peregrine Cancer Shrine in Mesa, AZ! The mission of the St. Peregrine Shrine at Christ the King Catholic Church is to promote perpetual adoration of Jesus Christ and to pray for those affected by cancer. In the midst of suffering, we offer a sanctuary for spiritual healing and emotional peace. Joining Jason on our journey is Anthanette Donaldson, Director of the St. Peregrine Cancer Shrine.
During this episode, you will hear about:
Who is St. Peregrine? How did the St. Peregrine Cancer Shrine come to be? What can pilgrims experience when visiting the Shrine? What inspiration can we take from all this for our daily journey of life? Click here for photos, and a map view of this week's journey. 
Jewel for the Journey:
St. Peregrine, pray for us and all who invoke your aid! (Closing Prayer for Groups at the St. Peregrine Cancer Shrine)
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