Journey with the Monks of Norcia
As the pilgrims leave the winding streets of Assisi behind, they continue their journey through the beautiful Umbrian countryside toward the mountain town of Norcia. Their destination is a place deeply connected to the roots of Western monasticism and to the life of one of the Church’s most influential saints: St. Benedict. The day brings […]
A Morning in Assisi: Walking with Francis and Clare
The morning begins before Assisi is fully awake. For a pilgrim, however, there is little sense of ordinary morning routine. The day begins with a destination, a prayer, and the awareness that the ground ahead has been walked by generations of Christians. The group makes its way toward Santa Maria degli Angeli, the great basilica […]
A Day of Faith and Beauty in the Catholic Heart of Florence
A pilgrimage is an encounter with the historical, cultural, and spiritual traditions that have shaped a place. For pilgrims on Journey to the Face of Christ in November 2026, a day trip from Rome to Florence offers an opportunity to examine the enduring relationship between Christianity, art, architecture, and Italian culture. Traveling by train from […]