Malta offers a unique opportunity for those undertaking a physical journey or embarking on a spiritual pilgrimage from afar to connect with the profound power of Marian devotion. These holy routes, steeped in history and tradition, invite pilgrims to walk a path
When a community of religious sisters in 17th-century England established their convent, they kept their new home a secret: It was illegal to be Catholic. Today, the “Bar Convent” is still open — and welcomes visitors from far and wide as the
How the Mysteries of the Rosary unveiled God’s true presence while serving in rural Jamaica
Joseph Day shares his experience of traveling to Jamaica with his family on a mission trip. He relates the Mysteries of the Rosary through the hardships and spiritual insights of the trip.
Embark on a spiritual journey through the sacred land of Malta, where biblical narratives come to life. Discover ancient catacombs, walk in the footsteps of St. Paul, and marvel at magnificent churches that embody centuries of faith and devotion. Experience the rich
As the Church marks the feast of St. John the Baptist, Our Sunday Visitor invites readers to explore the oldest church in the United States — La Catedral Metropolitana Basílica de San Juan Bautista (or the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of St. John
Every Catholic church houses God present in the Eucharist. At the same time, many of them also hold relics or remains of the saints — holy men and women now in heaven after dedicating their lives to God. Some churches in the
Entering a cavelike entrance, visitors at the National Museum of Funeral History in Houston confront a life-size statue lying in the tomb, a replica of the man's body image from the Shroud of Turin.
Sculpted by Italian artist Luigi Enzo Mattei, the body
The Vatican Museums will extend their opening hours into the evening on Fridays and Saturdays this summer until October 28th. The museums house 70,000 works, including 20,000 on display, with world-famous treasures such as Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, and have become renowned for
Bishops recall trek along on Spain’s Way of St. James, say hike offers respite, time for prayer
For Bishop James D. Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska, the greeting "Buen Camino!" ("Good path!") is much more than friendly encouragement for a lengthy hike.
He found it also was sustenance for his soul on his pilgrimages along the El Camino de Santiago (The