Musings
This category includes posts across the whole spectrum of topics and other issues such as museums, arts and culture, literature, writing and politics.
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Pilgrimage Stop: Cascia
A pilgrimage road-trip from Assisi to the Basilica of Santa Rita di Cascia — venerating the…
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Pilgrimage Stop: La Verna, Italy
For two years before his death, St Francis of Assisi carried the stigmata — the crucifixion…
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Pilgrimage Stops: Venice & Florence
Venice and Florence — two-thirds of the holy trinity of Italian tourism. Beautiful, extraordinary, worth experiencing…
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Pilgrimage Stop: Padova
A day in Padova — St Anthony’s basilica, the world’s oldest botanical garden, and the jewel-box…
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Pilgrimage Stop: Bologna
Bologna’s hidden saint, St Dominic’s basilica, and a 4km portico walk to a miraculous icon of…
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A most extraordinary story…
Eileen O’Connor, Mary MacKillop, Our Lady of Coogee and a chain of synchronicities — the extraordinary…
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Returning a “global citizen” after 3.5 years of travel
After 3.5 years of sacred travel across four continents — what changes, what doesn’t, and why…
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Finding Xavier in Malacca
The church, the relics and the overwhelming energy of St Francis Xavier in Malacca — and…
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On my way to Xavier in Malacca
En route to St Francis Xavier in Malacca — reflections on the journey and why Xavier…
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Rennes, Mont St Michel and Lisieux
Archangel Michael’s island fortress, the Martin family home in Alençon and St Thérèse’s Lisieux — three…
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