Why Go on a Pilgrimage?

At first glance, Jesus’ words to the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15 seem shockingly harsh. Why would Jesus respond this way to a desperate mother begging for her daughter’s healing? Dr. Sri explores the first-century Jewish context, the symbolism of bread and the two miraculous fe ...  Show more

What do you do when it feels like you're rowing against the wind in life? Whether you're facing struggles in your marriage, family, workplace, prayer life, or your own battle with recurring weakness, it can feel like you're making no progress. Dr. Sri reflects on Jesus walking on ...  Show more

"Venture with us into the exploration of life as a pilgrimage, where the anticipation of heavenly citizenship stirs within us a profound awakening. Father Patrick's concept of 'citizens of two worlds' resonates through our dialogue, inviting us to ponder the idea that every st ...

Just as we would prioritize a vacation with our family or our husband or our wife, we ought to also prioritize a getaway with God. In today’s episode, Fr. Josh Johnson encourages us to get away, break our routines, and listen to the voice of God. He unfolds how important retreats ...  Show more

Christianity is the odd religion that does not require pilgrimage, but Christians do it anyway, and in great numbers, as they have since the earliest days of the Church. Many of the early Fathers made the journey to the holy sites. They trekked to the Holy Land to walk in Jesus' ...  Show more

Greetings, Beloveds! I’ve returned from my walk along Spain’s Camino de Santiago, and on this episode of The Gathering Room, I’m sharing what it taught me about turning everyday life into a pilgrimage. I explore how adventure, faith, and story weave meaning into our days. (Back h ...  Show more