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"Bella Madre"
Beautiful
Mother Pilgrimage with the Cannonization of 7 Saints in Rome |
| At the crucifixion, Jesus entrusted His mother into the care of St. John, the apostle. Jesus
said to Her, "Woman, behold thy son." But more importantly, He entrusted the disciple into the care of His mother when
he said, "Behold thy mother." Why do visionaries say that She is beautiful? Because She loves! |
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| Lourdes, Assisi and Rome ~ October 12 - 22, 2012 |
| 11 Days - France and Italy, including the Canonization in Rome |
| $3,699.00 per person from Washington DC |
| Plus $700.00 departure tax and fuel surcharge (Prices subject to change
until ticketed) |
Same price from LAX for the first 20 passengers ($350 after),
subject
to change pending ticketing. |
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Celebrate the Canonization of 7 Saints in Rome |
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Maria Salles y Barangueras, Spanish Foundress |
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Blessed Marianne Cope, German nun, served in Molokai |
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Anna Schaeffer, German laywoman |
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Kateri Tekakwitha, Mohawk woman |
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Jacques Berthieu, French Jesuit |
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Pedro Calungsod, Filipino lay Cathechist and martyr |
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Giovanni Battista Piamarta, Italian priest |
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Itinerary |
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Friday, Oct. 12, Day 1: |
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Depart Washington DC (other gateways may be requested) bound for Lourdes, France. Meals will
be served on the overnight flight. |
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Saturday, Oct. 13, Day 2: |
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Very late arrival in Lourdes, we go through immigration formalities, claim our luggage and
our local guide meets and transfers us to our hotel. Overnight in Lourdes. |
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Sunday, Oct. 14, Day 3: |
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Welcome to southwestern France and to Lourdes, one of the greatest pilgrimage shrines in the world. It was here at the Grotto of Massabielle,
in February 1858, that Our Blessed Mother appeared 18 times to a young sickly child named Bernadette Soubirous and later proclaimed to her
that She was the Immaculate Conception. We celebrate Mass and then participate in the walking tour of Lourdes where the group visits the
places associated with the life of St. Bernadette. These places include the Boly Mill, where Bernadette was born, the Locale Mill, her
parents' residence, and the Cachot, formerly used as a jail, where the family lived at the time of the Apparitions. The afternoon may be
spent for private devotion, the Way of the Cross, Eucharistic Adoration, confession or take part in the Miraculous Baths to experience
the message of Our Lady. After dinner, participate in the Candlelight Procession or simply spend private time at the Grotto. Dinner and
overnight in Lourdes. |
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Monday, Oct. 15, Day 4: |
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Free day to do as you wish. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. |
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Tuesday, Oct. 16, Day 5: |
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Enjoy the scenery as we travel along the French Riviera coast crossing the border to Italy.
Dinner and overnight in Arenzano. |
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Wednesday, Oct. 17, Day 6: |
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Our day begins with Mass at the Carmelite monastery dedicated to the Infant Jesus, which houses
a statue of the Infant of Prague, presented to the Carmelite monks at the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria in 1628 by the Princess
Polissena Lobkowitz of Prague. Then we continue to Assisi, spread across the slopes of Monte Subasio and still retaining its medieval
character. This town owes its fame to St. Francis, whose dedication to humility and charity became the foundation of the Franciscan Order,
and to St. Clare, who along with St. Francis made a significant contribution to the past and present of this city. Upon arrival, we will
visit the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, built over the Portiuncula. It was in this chapel that St. Francis received a clear
understanding of his vocation which made the first Franciscan community. A few steps is the Capella Del Transito, which marks the spot
where he died in 1226. We continue up the hill to check-in at our hotel to unwind for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight in Assisi. |
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Thursday, Oct. 18, Day 7: |
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Our day begins with a celebration of Mass at the 13th Century Basilica of San Francesco,
where one church has been superimposed upon another, and with a crypt containing the saint’s tomb and many of his possessions. Our walking
tour begins with a visit to La Chiesa Nuova, the church built in 1616 on the site of the home of Pietro Bernardone and Lady Pica, parents
of St. Francis, then we proceed to the Basilica of Santa Chiara which houses the incorrupt body of St. Clare, contained in a glass-walled
sarcophagus. Kneel before the crucifix from which Jesus spoke to St. Francis, asking him to rebuild His Church. Dinner and overnight in Assisi. |
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Friday, Oct. 19, Day 8: |
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After breakfast, we travel to Rome, the "Eternal City". Upon arrival, the rest of the day is
at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Rome. |
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Saturday, Oct. 20, Day 9: |
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Free day to do as you wish. Optional day trips will be offered. Overnight in Rome. |
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Sunday, Oct. 21, Day 10: |
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This morning we walk towards the Vatican to participate in the CANONIZATION of 7 new saints
including our very own Blessed Pedro Calungsod, Sr. Marianne Cope, Kateri Tekakwitha and many more. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Rome. |
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Monday, Oct. 22, Day 11: |
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We say Arriverderci to Italia as we head for the airport for our return flight to the
U.S. with a same day arrival. |
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TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES*:
Roundtrip international air from Washington DC
Other gateways can be requested
Hotel accommodations with private bath (based on double occupancy)
Continental breakfast daily
Dinners per itinerary
Sightseeing and touring by private, air-conditioned deluxe motorcoach
Professional English-speaking Tour Director and local guides
All entrance fees per itinerary
All transfers and baggage handling (one per person)
Hotel taxes and service charges
Mass everyday
*price is based on 40 pilgrims |
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