The Pilgrim Log

Weekly Inspiration to Live Your Daily Pilgrimage

Key Moments in Choosing to Pursue Jesus

ARTICLE – Along a journey of faith and discovery, you may come across pivotal players who help you along the way. In this week’s Pilgrim Log, Missionary of Hope Mandi-bre Watson shares three examples of people whom God sent into her life, to teach and offer guidance as she decided to follow Jesus. We invite you to read this encouraging reflection and be renewed in hope!

How to Remain Steadfast in Following Jesus

ARTICLE – Why is it important to contemplate Scripture daily as a Christian? Scripture is the Living Word of God, this means that what is written about God’s people at a certain place and time also speaks to people in all places and in all times. In this week’s Pilgrim Log, Missionary of Hope, Nan Balfour shares four verses of scripture and reflects on how we can be encouraged to live faithfully as a Catholic today.

A Hardened Heart and A Loving God

ARTICLE – When we are asked to not harden our hearts, it means to be open to the voice of God guiding our lives and molding us into becoming better people. In this week’s Pilgrim Log, Missionary of Hope Daniel Quintero reflects on this upcoming Sunday’s psalm. We invite you to read this short reflection and be renewed in hope!

“Who Do You Say That I Am?”

ARTICLE – “Who do you say I am?” Of course, we can repeat what Peter said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” But it must be deeper than that. Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection on this important question. We invite you to read this encouraging reflection and be renewed in hope!

Learning to Trust in God

ARTICLE – What does God want me to do next? Diving into religious readings can help shed light on this very important question. In this week’s PIlgrim Log, Missionary of Hope, Rosanne Fohn shares two resources that have helped guide her into a new chapter of life. We invite you to read this encouraging reflection and be renewed in hope!

Gifts of Holy Boldness

ARTICLE – Do you choose to see life as a gift from God, no matter how it turns out? Holy boldness is a grace given to all, waiting simply to be received. In this week’s PIlgrim Log, Missionary of Hope, Nan Balfour shares two examples of Holy Boldness she recently encountered. We invite you to read this encouraging reflection and be encouraged as you journey through your daily pilgrimage of life.

How to Trust God? Pray for Famous People

ARTICLE – To not be afraid is to trust in God’s will. But to trust in God’s will also means trusting in His will for others in their lives. In this week’s Pilgrim Log, Missionary of Hope Daniel Quintero reflects on the topic of trusting God’s will and introduces us to a new habit of praying for celebrities. We invite you to read this short reflection and be renewed in hope!

Life in the Kingdom

ARTICLE – In Matthew 13: 45-46, Jesus describes the kingdom of God by saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.” In this week’s PIlgrim Log, Missionary of Hope, Debbie Garza shares a reflection on this parable and encourages us that finding the pearl is not enough. We invite you to read this encouraging reflection and be renewed in hope!

The Pearl of Great Price

ARTICLE – Is Jesus the Lord of your life? Deacon Tom Fox reflects on this question, which was asked to him years ago. We invite you to read this reflection, and feel encouraged as you continue your daily pilgrimage of life.

2023 Halfway Point! Check Your Christian Walk with St. Francis de Sales

ARTICLE – Did you know that Pope Francis has published an apostolic letter highlighting the spiritual wisdom of St. Francis de Sales? Angela Sealana guides you through a reflection to improve our Christian journey.