Come to an ORIENTATION on the Holy Land Pilgrimage scheduled to depart San Antonio on October 27th and return November 10th, 2010. The Pilgrimage includes 10 days in the Holy Land and 3 days in Jordan! Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox will lead the pilgrimage along with Fr. Valentine Gallegos. Pilgrimage is over half-filled! Come and learn more about the HOly Land this Sunday, July 18th at the Pilgrim Center of Hope; 1pm – 3pm.
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Holy Land Pilgrimage Orientation
“Catholicism Live!” on May 19th – Seeing the Holy Shroud of Turin!
Pope Benedict XVI has endorsed the Archdiocese of Turin, Italy to exhibit the Holy Shroud from April 10 – May 23, 2010. Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox led two pilgrimages from San Antonio to see the Shroud. The two groups traveled on April 13-25 and April 25 – May 5. Pete and Chris Remmert, guests on “Catholicism Live!” assisted with the second pilgrimage and are available for presentations on the Holy Shroud.
Official Website for the Holy Shroud: www.sindone.org
Pope Benedict XVI upon seeing the Holy Shroud on May 2nd: “This face, these hands, these feet, this side, this whole body speaks – it is itself a word that we can hear in silence. How does the Shroud speak? It speaks with blood and blood is life! The Shroud is an icon written in blood: the blood of a man who has been scourged, crowned with thorns, crucified and wounded on his right side.”
John Paul II on the Holy Shroud: “The Holy Shroud is an image on the suffering of humanity. It reminds humanity, often blinded by and influenced by technological developement, of the struggles of many of its brethren, and invites them to reflect deeply on the mystery of suffering and it causes.”
PEARL OF THE WEEK: “A Doctor of Calvary” (The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ as descsribed by a Surgeon) by Pierre Barbet , M.D. $19.95; can be purchased at your local Catholic bookstore.
SAINT OF THE WEEK: St. Rita of Cascia (Feast Day: May 22) Patron Saint of hopeless cases and abused women. Prayer: “Lord God, through the intercession of your servant, St. Rita, may be ready to accept our crosses, all of life’s suffering and sacrifices in the same way and spirit by which St. Rita bore hers.” St. Rita of Cascia pray for me (mention your specific intention).
Lord, show us your Holy Face and we shall be saved!
Holy Shroud Spiritual Pilgrimage
Pope Benedict XVI encourages people to view the Holy Shroud of Jesus Christ in Turin, Italy. It will be on display for only 44 days in April/May; the next public viewing is scheduled in 2025! For this reason, many from San Antonio and surrounding areas have responded to the Pilgrim Center of Hope’s invitation to go on pilgrimage this April/May. The first pilgrimage is scheduled on April 13-24; the second pilgrimage dates are April 25 -May 5. Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox have organized these two unique pilgrimages and will lead them both. Pete and Chris Remmert will assist in co-leading the second pilgrimage.
Join us! Simply go to the Pilgrimage Page on this website to see the Spiritual Pilgrimage schedule for both pilgrimages. You can ”walk with us” in prayer each day. We welcome your prayer petitions - email them to us at dtmjfox@pilgrimcenterofhope.org or mail them to 7680 Joe Newton, San Antonio, Texas 78251. These petition will be placed at the altar at the daily Masses offered throughout both pilgrimages. On the last day of the pilgrimage, the petitions will be left in Rome or in Turin. Remember – email or mail them BEFORE April 12th!
Lord Jesus Christ, by the love you bear us, cause the light of your Holy Face shine upon us always. Lord, show us your Holy Face and we shall be saved.
Pilgrimage Spots Open
Pope Benedict XVI is allowing the Holy Shroud of Christ to be exhibited for 40 days in Turin, Italy beginning this April. The next scheduled date for the Holy Shroud to be exhibited will be in 2025! The Pilgrim Center of Hope invites you to join them in choosing between two Pilgrimages to see the Holy Shroud and have time to pray before this sacred image of our Crucified Lord.
The Pilgrimage will also include time in Padua to visit the Tomb of St. Anthony, the Archdiocese of San Antonio’s patron Saint! Venice, Assisi and of course Rome, including a general audience with Pope Benedict XVI!
For details and information contact The Pilgrim Center of Hope at 210.521.3377 or email us: trust@catholic.org
“Holy Shroud Pilgrimage” April 13-24, 2010
This Pilgrimage has two spaces available. Includes:
2 nights in Turin (see the Holy Shroud of Christ!);
2 nights in Padua (Mass at the Tomb of St. Anthony of Padua!) and visit nearby Venice;
2 nights in Assisi (Mass in the Baslica of St. Francis, visit St. Clare’s tomb, walk through this ancient city of Saint Francis and so much more!)
4 nights in Rome (General Audience with Pope Benedict XVI, daily Mass at the various famous Basilicas, Catacombs, Colisseum, and so much more!
Includes airfare, daily breakfast and dinner, tips, 4 star hotels wtih excellent locations, and more.
Call Mary Jane Fox at 210-521-3377 to learn how you can join us on this unique 12 day pilgrimage!
