At last: a pilgrim's guide to everywhere.
Making a Pilgrimage by Joan Watson urges readers to seek out the holy places that remind us of all we believe: that God entered into our world and desires us to seek and find him.
Explore first the biblical roots of pilgrimage, then discover the wisdom of pilgrim saints, spiritual writers, and the author's own travels as a guide to the Holy Land, Rome, and other sites of significance. Making a Pilgrimage offers invaluable advice for those planning pilgrimages, including a list of Catholic pilgrimage sites throughout the world.
All of life is a pilgrimage. This book can help you learn to make the most of it.
About the Author
Joan Watson is a Catholic speaker and author. She currently works as Pilgrim Formation Manager for Verso Ministries, a Catholic company that aims to facilitate encounters with Jesus Christ through pilgrimages. Joan is passionate about helping others encounter Christ and enter into friendship with him through the daily circumstances of life. You can find her work at www.JoanWatson.faith.
What People Are Saying
"Don't even think about making a pilgrimage without reading this book. It's that good, and pilgrimage is that important. Watson packs her pages with fascinating history, theology, spiritual counsel, and the good practical advice of a seasoned traveler. But wear your seatbelt for her chapter on the pilgrimage of the Eternal Word. It will take you to depths and heights you never knew existed. Making a Pilgrimage will change your experience of any destination you choose, and all for the better."
Award-winning writer and host of The Way of the Fathers podcast
"Deep down, we all long to connect with God. This sense becomes stronger when we decide to leave our comfort zone and more deeply explore sites related to Our Lord, his Church, and his saints. St. Augustine said, 'The world is like a book, and those who don't travel read only one page.' To truly experience the blessings and fullness of a pilgrimage, it's important to prepare beforehand. In Making a Pilgrimage, Joan Watson has created a special guide that can help you prepare and make your pilgrimage truly special. Take a good look at this lovely resource before and during your journey of prayer."
Bestselling author of Crossing the Tiber and veteran pilgrimage guide
"Joan Watson masterfully weaves theology, Scripture, and history with personal experience as she delves into the pilgrim's heart. Making a Pilgrimage is a thoughtful reflection on the most important journey we can make in our lifetime—the pilgrim's journey to be one with God in heaven. No matter where you are on the journey of life, this book will encourage you to go farther, deeper, and more prayerfully toward God’s loving embrace."
Founder of Verso Ministries Catholic Pilgrimages
"Joan Watson's Making a Pilgrimage is not only for those planning a trip, but for every single Christian. Watson opens up her heart and the Scriptures to unfold before us the grand adventure of life with the Lord through the lens of pilgrimage. This fantastic book will help you to understand not only your journey of faith but also God himself. But be warned: this book will definitely make you want to book a pilgrimage as well—and your life will be richer because of it!"
Director of Formation for Blessed Is She
All of life is a Pilgrimage
This book can help you learn to make the most of it.
Making a Pilgrimage urges readers to seek out the holy places that remind us of all we believe that God entered into our world and desires us to seek and find him.
Where in the world is the Lord leading you?
Making a Pilgrimage offers invaluable advice for those planning pilgrimages, including a list of Catholic pilgrimage sites throughout the world.
