INSPIRATION
TO WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS IS TRANSFORMATIONAL.
Jesus is our companion to the places made holy by His life, and He is also the goal of the pilgrimage. The spiritual walk of a pilgrim encounters Jesus in the land that he chose for Himself as home.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
MEXICO
A pilgrimage to Mexico is a great way to experience the incredibly rich culture of our neighboring country and strengthen your faith.
Day 1
Your pilgrimage begins today as you depart on your flight to Mexico City. Upon arrival, travel to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Patroness of the Americas), celebrate Mass. Continue to your hotel for check-in.
Day 2
This morning, we will start with the visit the Plaza of Three Cultures, the baptismal site of St. Juan Diego. We will continue to the Shrine of Guadalupe to celebrate Mass. Then, we will continue to Teotihuacan to see the ancient Pyramids.
Day 3
This morning we will visit the museum of Padre Pro and Celebrate Mass at Sagrada Familia. Then drive to the Historical City Centre. We will visit the Metropolitan Cathedral located on the Zocalo, the main square. Inside you will visit the Chapel of the Miraculous Cross of Poison. Originally made of white marble, the cross miraculously turned black from absorbing poison placed on it intended to kill the Bishop who traditionally kissed the feet of the cross every day after mass. Your tour continues as we travel to our next destination, the National Palace. This extraordinary palace has been occupied by the ruling class of Mexico since the Aztec Empire’s rule. Optional on this evening, attend the world-renowned performance of the Ballet Folklórico de México, at the Palace of Fine Arts (performances on Wednesday and Sundays – if we attend the Ballet we will have an early dinner 6pm).
Day 4
We depart to the beautiful mining silver town of Taxco. We can shop for silver items and jewelry and art. We will spend the day walking around the beautiful city, spending time in prayer at the impressive Church of Santa Prisca where we will have our private Mass. Late afternoon we will drive to Puebla or overnight in Taxco and drive to Puebla the next day.
Day 5
We go to Cholula, visit the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Remedies on top of an Aztec Pyramid (in case someone cannot climb the hill they can rest in a restaurant with view of the Church) Continue to Puebla. Lunch. In the afternoon we celebrate Mass at Holy Rosary Chapel. Visit the Church of Santo Domingo. The Cathedral. Santa Monica Museum of Religious Art. St. Francis of Assisi Church where we view the uncorrupted body of Blessed Sebastian de Aparicio, a famous local figure through whose intercessory prayers many miracles have been reported. In the evening, attend an open-air market.
Day 6
We move towards Tlaxcala to visit the Shrine of San Miguel del Milagro. It is here that St. Michael the Archangel appeared to Diego Lazaro de San Francisco in 1631 and told him of the miraculous spring. The Shrine of Our Lady of Ocotlan, popularly known as a Mexico’s Lourdes, where we celebrate Mass.
Day 7
We will visit the floating gardens of Xochimilco, the canals are fairly small, but we will enjoy it by taking a ride in a Trajinera and enjoy the Mexican folklore that will soon delight your senses. After the ride we will continue to Coyoacán, have a typical lunch and in the afternoon, we will visit the beautiful center. While in Coyoacán, you will visit the Church of El Carmen, that is dedicated to the Carmelites, the Church of St. John the Baptist. This structure was originally constructed as a Dominican Monastery, but eventually changed to a Franciscan Monastery. This stunning piece of architecture has an interior containing seven chapels, as well as an altar piece that dates back to the seventeenth century. Time to stroll around, enjoy the famous ice cream of Coyoacán and return to the Hotel.
Day 8
This morning, if time permits, we have a farewell Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Transfer to the airport to catch our return flight home.
