Fr. Dante Venus, SVD
May 22, 2019
Germany, Belgium, France, Spain & Portugal
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Contemplate on life and find your inner peace. Spend time in prayer, quiet reflection, and marvel at the wonders of God’s nature. Embark on a spiritual journey to the Great Marian Shrines of Europe with Fr. Dante Venus, SVD leaving on May 20, 2019. May this pilgrimage bring you closer to Jesus through Mary and Saints.
Your pilgrimage begins with a visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Schoenstatt, Germany. The Schoenstatt Shrine is a place steeped with prayer and serenity where one experiences the presence of Our Lady, the Mother of God.
Next stop is Banneaux in Belgium to visit the Shrine of the Virgin of the Poor. Visit the chapel built in honor of the Blessed Mother where a holy spring exists that has brought healing to numerous pilgrims. Continue your journey to Beauraing to celebrate Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Beauraing, where Our Lady is also known as the Virgin of the Golden Heart. The golden heart parallels the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima with her Immaculate Heart. At Fatima, her heart was crowned with thorns. Here, the gold evokes divine glory in all its might, and eternal life.
Journey on to the romantic city of Paris, France. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, which includes a visit and Mass at the Church of the Miraculous Medal. From Paris, travel down south to Nevers and visit the St. Gildard Convent where the incorrupt body of St. Bernadette lies. Head for Paray Le Monial, home town of the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Leave for Ars to visit the Basilica of Ars where you will find the reliquary containing the body of St. Jean Marie Vianney. Not to be missed is a visit to the beautiful Basilica of Our Lady of La Salette in La Salette, France.
Continue your pilgrimage with a visit to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. Spend time in quiet reflection at the Grotto of Massabielle, the Blessed Virgin’s apparition site. Make sure to find time to bathe in the Baths where numerous healings were reported and confirmed by the Catholic Church. Proceed to Loyola in Spain, the birthplace of St. Ignatius, founder of the Jesuits Order. Celebrate Mass at the Chapel of Conversion where St. Ignatius was converted while convalescing after an injury in battle.
Cap off your pilgrimage in Fatima, Portugal where you will spend two nights at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. Here, Our Lady appeared to 3 shepherd children — Lucia, and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta – between May and October 1917.
Learn more about the people and places that helped shape our faith, and the devotions they inspired. Join a Pilgrimage to the Great Marian Shrines with Fr. Dante Venus, SVD leaving on May 20, 2019. Let this experience help deepen your faith and love for Jesus, the Blessed Mother and the Saints.
1) A non-refundable US$ 500.00 deposit is required upon reservations together with a photocopy of a passport (valid for 6 months from date of departure), Pilgrim’s Profile, and the visa fee (if applicable).
2) Full payment in U.S. dollars is required before ticketing but in no case shall it be later than one month before departure date.
3) The following cancellation charges will apply:
> 45 days before departure date – US$ 500.00
> 30 days before departure date – 50% of the Tour Cost
> 20 days prior to departure date – Full tour cost will be forfeited.
> US$300.00 Admin Fee for any visa denial
BASIC TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: Visa fees and documentation expenses, insurance, hospitalization and other medical expenses, tours and transportation during free periods, porterage of extra pieces of luggage in excess of maximum allocation, drinks and beverages taken during meals, items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone, fax, room service, and other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary terms and conditions.
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