Fr. Manny Cruz
April 23, 2018
USA, Mexico, Brazil
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Spiritual journeys differ from ordinary vacations in that they’re meant to nourish the soul and help us reflect on what’s most important to us. Take a life-changing journey. Join a 16-day Pilgrimage Encountering Mary in the Americas (USA, Mexico, Brazil) with Fr. Manny Cruz leaving on April 23, 2018.
Begin your pilgrimage with a Mass at the Mission San Gabriel Archangel in Los Angeles. Founded by Junipero Serra in 1771, Mission San Gabriel is the 4th of the 21 Spanish Missions in California.
After a few days exploring Los Angeles and the Missions Churches of California, take a flight to Mexico City. Enjoy a visit of the important sites of Mexico city, including a visit to the revered Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary after she appeared to St. Juan Diego in the village of Guadalupe by Tepeyac Hill in Mexico. This encounter brought about the miracle: the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary imprinted on the tilma (cloak) of St. Juan Diego. See the original sacrosanct tilma enshrined at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe and offer your prayers before her miraculous image.
Head off to Tlaxcala to celebrate mass at the Shrine of San Miguel del Milagro and later on visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Ocotlan, where Our Lady appeared before Juan Diego Bernardino and promised that an image of herself could be found within a tree. The Franciscans discovered the image of a tree that seemed to burn without being consumed, and placed it in the San Lorenzo Monastery. Today, the statue is kept in the Basilica of Ocotlan, where Mass will be celebrated.
From Mexico, proceed to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Celebrate Mass at the historical Candelaria Church, Rio de Janeiro’s first church dating from 1630. Visit major important sights of the city. Not to be missed is a visit to the Christ the Redeemer Statue, one of the Seven Wonders of the New World. A symbol of Christianity across the world, the statue has also become a cultural icon of both Rio de Janeiro and Brazil.
Wind down your pilgrimage in the picturesque city of Sao Paulo. Visit the Se Cathedral, also known as the Sao Paulo Metropolitan Cathedral, the 4th largest neo-gothic cathedral in the world.
Put your hand on Mary’s and let her lead you to Jesus. Join a Pilgrimage Encountering Mary in the Americas with Fr. Manny Cruz leaving on April 23, 2018. Let this spiritual journey bring you a deeper connection with God as you get closer to Jesus through Mary.
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READ MORE +1) A US$ 500.00 non-refundable deposit is required upon reservation together with a photocopy of a passport (valid for 6 months fromdate of departure) and Pilgrim’s Profile with a passport-size photo plus the visa fee and travel insurance payment.
2) Full payment in U.S. dollars is required before ticketing but in no case shall it be later than 30 days before departure date.
3) The following cancellation charges will apply:
> 45 days before departure date – US$ 500.00 (non-refundable deposit)
> 30 days before departure date – 50% of the Tour Cost
> 20 days prior to departure date – Full tour cost will be forfeited
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 (20 kgs.), 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.
EXECUTIVE RESOURCES, INC. has arranged for the various tour services to be performed under the responsibility of various contractors. Executive Resources, Inc., its employees or its sub-agents therefore only act as agents for the contractors providing the various services described in the tour and accept no responsibility or liability in connection with losses or accidental expenses due to delays of schedule, overbooking, defaults or “force majeure”. All tours and arrangements are subject to the general conditions specified by each contractor. Tour itineraries and prices are subject to change without prior notice. When making a tour booking, the passenger acknowledges and accepts the foregoing conditions.