b'Melrose Abbey, Scotlandprayedand not just for the driver to be safe, she according to Father Kenney. We help eachPHOTO: CEASAR LIZADAsaid with a smile. We started with a Marianist prayer other to do that by intentionally enteringto get us into the spirituality of the dayand its all into the heart sidenot just the mind side,done in such a comfortable way that it just seems he said. Thats when we start to see thenatural to share that quiet, contemplative experience.bigger picturehow we belong to a globalWhile on the pilgrimage to Greece, both ONeill and community, how the Marianist Mission Miller recalled with fondness the liturgies celebrated exists for the Church, and how the Churchat Philippi and Corinth, marking key moments during exists for the world.St. Pauls journeys of evangelization. While the group Of course, it doesnt hurt that the details ofoften visited historic churches for daily Mass, at these itineraries, transportation, and accommoda-two spots, Mass outdoorsin an olive grove where tions are expertly handled on each trip. We so.how are we goingSt. Paul once preached and in the ruins of an amphi - appreciate the work Father Tim does, Pat Mikus to be wooed andtheater near the stream where he baptized Lydia, Europes said. He has always planned it very wellsoawed by God today,first Christian woman, was the most inspiring for them. that the whole group becomes very friendly fromin the beauty of It was very relaxing and beautiful, Miller said. the get-go. Thats something we look forward to. the tulips and lushVery spiritualthe whole thing. And a furtherKathy Miller, now a veteran of six such experiences, landscapes we see,opportunity for the pilgrims to bond, noted ONeill. is completely sold on the Marianist Mission pilgrimage or as we visit theseIt was very inclusive, in that Father Tim made sure model. Its just lovely, the way they do it, she said. magnificent cathedralswe could do more than just go to Mass. He gave us Everything is so organized, separate, and apart from and shrines?a chance to be active participants by doing the read- the religiontheyre just well done. I dont think Idings or helping with Communion. go on any trips that arent with the Marianists!\x01Father Tim Kenney, SMAll of this helps to remind the pilgrims that everyChristian has a role to play in spreading the Gospel, John Schroeder is a freelance writer from St. Louis.For information about our pilgrimage to Italy in April 2024, visit marianist.com/mission or call 1.937.910.6099.marianist.com/donate 17'