Spirituality
Paul’s experiences and thoughts on spirituality, particularly Christianity, Islam, theosophy, Spiritism, reincarnation and travel.
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My top ten sacred sites
A suggested list of sacred sites from 17 countries to inspire your travels, including Christian and…
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Some reading suggestions
Paul McCarthy has written two books about saints that have inspired him (St Ignatius of Loyola…
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Reflections on this year’s pilgrimage to Italy
Reflections written from a hotel near Milan airport on the final night of this year’s pilgrimage…
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Annecy, France
A detour from Turin to venerate the relics of St François de Sales and St Jane…
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Chasing Caterina around Siena
A full day following St Catherine of Siena through her city — the duomo, the pilgrim…
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My first time in Siena
First impressions of Siena — medieval brickwork, a guided tour with the remarkable Anna Piperato, a…
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Gubbio
A peaceful day in Gubbio — said by some to be second only to Assisi for…
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Foligno – “where it all began”
A brief but meaningful pilgrimage stop in Foligno — the town where St Francis sold his…
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What can we learn about San Francesco from Perugia
Perugia holds an important place in the story of St Francis — he was imprisoned here,…
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Final veneration of the relics of St Francis of Assisi … and St Carlo Acutis
A third veneration of the relics of St Francis of Assisi using the guided option —…
