Pat Oedy-Murray welcomes back author and Catholic speaker Joan Watson to chat about how souvenirs, mementos, and physical keepsakes play a surprisingly rich role in the Catholic pilgrimage tradition. The chat traces the history behind devotional practices, from medieval certificates of completion like the Compostela to modern saint medals and passport stamps designed to keep spiritual graces alive. Finally, Joanie shares the story behind her most cherished travel keepsake - an ancient tear jar unearthed in the Holy Land. https://stpaulcenter.com/store/making-a-pilgrimage-a-companion-for-catholics https://integratedcatholiclife.org/

Dennis Girard joins to share how starting with a simple philosophy of "digging in the mud" unexpectedly launched the Marian Devotional Movement. He details how uncovering forgotten history led to Canada's national reconsecration and the global revival of the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary across major Marian shrines. https://jubilee33.org/collections/pac27-event https://www.pilgrimagesbycts.com/