Making Money and Dreams

Syempre pa gusto ko rin magka-pera at yumaman.

I want to be rich, who doesn't, right?

Wouldn't you pick-up all those books on "how to be a millionaire", "how to be rich in an instant", "how to meet a rich partner in life", etc.

Well, I'm fond of going to the bookstore to be with books, to look at them, go over the covers and flip the pages of the ones with interesting titles and authors.

What do you know, I came across a bookshelf dedicated to books written by Bo Sanchez. I know the guy because of his reader-friendly books. I buy his books and a couple are still to be read.

I went to the shelf and picked-up the gold-covered book "8 Secrets of the Truly Rich". Why not? I like the gold cover, the words "Secret" and "Rich" and I love the author, hmmmmm. Okay, buy . . . buy. "I like, I buy, heheh."

To my astonishment, I read the book cover-to-cover in a day and with comprehension, mind you. Also to my repeat astonishment, I was able to apply the easy-to-follow, easy-to-understand, easy-to-recall tips in the book. If you forget anything, it is quick to go back to reading the portions of the book.

What is it that struck me?

Dreams, yup, dreams.

I'm not that young. I have been through a lot, failures and accomplishments accounted for. However, in some point in my life, I realized I have stopped dreaming . . . dreaming big dreams . . . impossible dreams.

In his book, Bo details his suggestions on writing down one's dreams and reading them daily. That's how you get committed to the dreams.

Viola! I started to write 10 of my big dreams after finishing the book. I placed a copy at the last page of my "prayer clear book". (I have a clear book where I inserted my daily prayers plus my dreams). This way, when I pray, I get to include my dreams when I read them.

. . . dreams do come true . . .

I have some dreams coming true and others on their way to coming true. Wow, isn't it. "When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." That's what I read too.

From what I've learned, we have to want to be rich to be able to give, for we cannot give what we do not have.

Bo challenges us. Earn to give.

By the way, thanks Bro. Bo for giving yourself to us. You are such a blessing! Amen.

Deep, Dark, Narrow and . . .

"Oh no, I do not want to go in any further, it's too narrow for me, I may not be able to come out of that hole. "

The photo shows just the opening of the cave of the tomb. Behind is the grave, which is tight even if you're not claustrophobic.

It is the site at Bethany where Lazarus' corpse was buried for 4 days (thus it was said that the odor was already distinct), before the Lord Jesus came and raised Lazarus back to life.

This gives us joyful hope.

You have to climb down very steep stone steps way way down below to reach the grave. It was a remarkable experience trying to process what happened here in Jesus' time.

Lazarus of Bethany, also known as Saint Lazarus or Lazarus of the Four Days, is the subject of a prominent miracle attributed to Jesus in the Gospel of John, in which Jesus restores him to life four days after his death.

The biblical narrative of the Raising of Lazarus is found in chapter 11 of the Gospel of John. Lazarus is introduced as a follower of Jesus, who lives in the town of Bethany near Jerusalem. He is identified as the brother of the sisters Mary and Martha.

Source : Wikipedia

Hope in the Lord. Do not let hope die in you.

3 Ps - Prayers, Presentations and Play

It was our last night.

Yes, it was the our last night as a complete group. The members will be heading for different destinations the next day. While the majority will continue their journey to Jordan to see Petra, some individuals, mostly living abroad, had to part with us earlier, including Bro. Bo Sanchez, who will be joining another group.


Sub-groups were formed earlier, each to do a performance, equipped with props and costumes. It was also revelation day for our prayer partners (monito-monita style).

We started with a mass and ended with lots of laughter.

Speak to one another with the words of psalms, hymns and sacred songs; sing hymns and psalms to the Lord with praise in your hearts.
Ephesians 5:19

Promises, Blessings, Benefits

"The Most Holy Virgin in these last times in which we live has given a new efficacy to the recitation of the Rosary to such an extent that there is no problem, no matter how difficult it is, whether temporal or above all spiritual, in the personal life of each one of us, of our families...that cannot be solved by the Rosary. There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we cannot resolve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary."

Sister Lucia dos Santos

A snap shot of the Promises, Blessings and Benefits of reciting the Rosary :

Promises:
o Mama Mary promises her special protection and the greatest graces to all those who shall recite the Rosary.
o The Rosary shall be a powerful armor against hell, it will destroy vice, decrease sin, and defeat heresies
o Whoever shall recite the Rosary devoutly, applying himself to the consideration of its Sacred Mysteries shall never be conquered by misfortune. God will not chastise him in His justice, he shall not perish by an unprovided death; if he be just, he shall remain in the grace of God, and become worthy of eternal life.
o You shall obtain all you ask of me by the recitation of the Rosary.
o All those who propagate the Holy Rosary shall be aided by me in their necessities.

Blessings:
o Those who weep find happiness
o Those who are tempted find peace.
o Those who are ignorant are instructed.

Benefits:
o It purifies our souls, washing away sin.
o It gives us victory over all our enemies.
o It enriches us with graces and merits.

Source : www.theholyrosary.org

Go ahead and pray the rosary to reap the promises, blessings and benefits
. . . start . . . continue . . . meditate . . .

Flying Without Wings

Just jumping enthusiastically with pure joy (or practically flying without wings) with a co-pilgrim (my kumareng Fely) at Ceasarea Maritma, one of the very first places we went, with matching overload of photo shoots. Yo!


Caesarea Maritima called Caesarea Palaestina from 133 AD onwards, was a city and harbor built by Herod the Great about 25–13 BC.

Today, its ruins lie on the Mediterranean coast of Israel about halfway between the cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa, on the site of Pyrgos Stratonos ("Strato" or "Straton's Tower", in Latin Turris Stratonis).

Caesarea Maritima as with Caesarea Philippi in the Golan Heights and Caesarea Mazaca in Anatolian Cappadocia was named to flatter the Caesar.

Source: Wikipedia

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.
Psalm 28:7

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher

The entrance to the church is through a single door in the south transept, a narrow way of access to such a large structure.

Calvary (Golgotha)

On the south side of the altar via the ambulatory is a stairway climbing to Calvary (Golgotha), traditionally regarded as the site of Jesus' crucifixion and the most lavishly decorated part of the church. The main altar there belongs to the Greek Orthodox, which contains The Rock of Calvary (12th Station of the Cross).

The rock can be seen under glass on both sides of the altar (photo above), and beneath the altar there is a hole (photo below) said to be the place where the cross was raised.


The Roman Catholics (Franciscans) have an altar to the side, The Chapel of the Nailing of the Cross (11th Station of the Cross). On the left of the altar, towards the Eastern Orthodox chapel, there is a statue of Mary, believed to be working wonders (the 13th Station of the Cross, where Jesus' body was removed from the cross and given to his family).

Beneath the Calvary and the two chapels there, on the main floor, there is The Chapel of Adam. According to tradition, Jesus was crucified over the place where Adam's skull was buried. The Rock of Calvary is seen cracked through a window on the altar wall.

The Stone of the Anointing


Just inside the entrance is The Stone of Anointing, also known as The Stone of Unction, which tradition claims to be the spot where Jesus' body was prepared for burial by Joseph of Arimathea. There is a difference of opinion as to whether it is the 13th Station of the Cross, which others identify as the lowering of Jesus from the cross and locate between the 11th and 12th station up on Calvary.

The lamps (photo above) that hang over the stone are contributed by Armenians, Copts, Greeks and Latins.

The Rotunda and the Edicule

The Rotunda is located of the Anastasis beneath the larger of the church's two domes, in the center of which is The Edicule of the Holy Sepulchre itself.

The Edicule has two rooms. The first one holds The Angel's Stone (photo above), a fragment of the stone believed to have sealed the tomb after Jesus' burial. The second one is the tomb itself (see next post).

Source: Wikipedia

For God loved the world so much that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not die but have eternal life.
John 3:16

An Empty Tomb Fills An Empty Heart

A queue was there, a seemingly never-ending queue of seemingly impatient groups of tourists awaiting the turn of their group as led by their tour guides.

This is at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher also called the Church of the Resurrection.

The Rotunda (above) and the Aedicule (below)

Forbidden inside the cave-like structure where the empty grave of Jesus lies, are cameras. No photos of the grave itself then, just the exterior as seen at the background. It is holy ground, truly sacred. The shoulders of women must be fully covered.

A hole at the side gives us a glimpse of people before they enter the grave.

The sight of the empty tomb dawned unto me the deep significance of it all . . . the resurrected Christ after His passion and death on the cross for us.

It gives us hope and a reminder of a future glory with Him.

Petra, See Before You Die

Petra (Greek meaning rock) is a historic and archaeological city in the Jordanian governorate of Ma'an that is known for its rock cut architecture and water conduits system. Established sometime around the 6th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataeans, it is a symbol of Jordan as well as its most visited tourism attraction. It lies on the slope of Mount Hor in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah (Wadi Araba), the large valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

The site remained unknown to the Western world until 1812, when it was introduced by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt. It was described as "a rose-red city half as old as time" in a Newdigate Prize-winning sonnet by John William Burgon. UNESCO has described it as "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage." Petra was chosen by the BBC as one of "the 40 places you have to see before you die".

The end of the Siq, with its dramatic view of Al Khazneh ("The Treasury"). Petra is known as the Rose-Red City for the color of the rocks in which Petra is carved.

Excavations have demonstrated that it was the ability of the Nabataeans to control the water supply that led to the rise of the desert city, creating an artificial oasis. The area is visited by flash floods and archaeological evidence demonstrates the Nabataeans controlled these floods by the use of dams, cisterns and water conduits. These innovations stored water for prolonged periods of drought, and enabled the city to prosper from its sale.

Although in ancient times Petra might have been approached from the south via Saudi Arabia on a track leading around Jabal Haroun ("Aaron's Mountain"), across the plain of Petra, or possibly from the high plateau to the north, most modern visitors approach the site from the east. The impressive eastern entrance leads steeply down through a dark, narrow gorge (in places only 3–4 m (9.8–13 ft) wide) called the Siq ("the shaft"), a natural geological feature formed from a deep split in the sandstone rocks and serving as a waterway flowing into Wadi Musa. At the end of the narrow gorge stands Petra's most elaborate ruin, Al Khazneh (popularly known as "the Treasury"), hewn into the sandstone cliff.

A little further from the Treasury, at the foot of the mountain called en-Nejr, is a massive theater, so placed as to bring the greatest number of tombs within view. At the point where the valley opens out into the plain, the site of the city is revealed with striking effect. The amphitheater has been cut into the hillside and into several of the tombs during its construction. Rectangular gaps in the seating are still visible. Almost enclosing it on three sides are rose-colored mountain walls, divided into groups by deep fissures, and lined with knobs cut from the rock in the form of towers.

Source : Wikipedia

Great things are done when men and mountains meet.
William Blake

Peek-A-Boos of Petra

Holes, holes, holes . . . am so attracted to these big holes . . . Petra . . .

Petra was chosen by the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) as one of "the 40 places you have to see before you die."

Source: Wikipedia

A peek of the Treasury at the end of the "Siq" (the narrow path).

A shot with my roommate (Pipin).

A co-pilgrim, Judy, with her Cleopatra-pose.

Yup, show your enthusiasm my friend, spread those arms.

Peek-a-boo!

Drowning in Graces Through An Old Ritual

Off to Yardenit to renew our baptismal vows through a memorable ritual at a Baptismal Site at the Jordan River.

Note however that this is not actually the exact spot at the Jordan River, where our Lord Jesus was baptized by St. John the Baptist. That is in another site (a separate post on this).

Here, each of us decides whether to have water poured on our head by Father Titus, our pilgrimage priest, or do a full immersion performed together with our pilgrimage leader, Bro. Bo Sanchez.

All of us wore a white gown over our clothes and held a lighted candle.

I went down to the site and went in to the water. Initially, the water level was just covering my feet, then up to my knees and then up to my waist.

I opted for "full immersion". It was worth the experience. I may not walk this path again, might as well make the most of it.

Thanks too to Bro. Bo for this one!

With Fely, Jaimie, Job and Pin

Baptism at the River Jordan

Here's a peek of the "This-Is-The-Day- The-Lord-Has-Made" of my life . . .



Thanks again Bro. Bo Sanchez of "The Light of Jesus" and "Kerygma".

Once Upon A Time, Far Far Away

Some "Genesis Land" introductions and story-telling . . .

Judy, with Father Abraham

This is the interesting and knowledgeable Abraham as he welcomed us by pouring water over our hands from clay jars (their tradition).

Donning Hebrew clothes made us travel back in Ancient time in a foreign land, like a true pilgrim.

This is the charming, hyper-active Eliezer after having our Feast, before saying good-bye.

To know more about the place and its programs, visit their site at

Genesis Land Website.

A Royal Feast with an Ancient Experience

Whoa! Our bus stopped at the middle of a place where a bunch of camels were resting, seemingly waiting for us. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a man who introduced himself as Eliezer, Abraham's manservant. He gave us a quick briefing about the place and their traditions. Then, he gave us Hebrew clothes to put on and had us ride his camels.

We were warmly (or should I say it was a bit hot under the sun) led to the tent of Abraham for the "Feast". At the place where we will be having lunch, an old man, Abraham, welcomed us, pouring water from a jar to wash the hands of each visitor as a symbol of his welcoming us to his tent at Genesis Land.

Indeed, we were treated to a Royal Feast: truly delicious kebabs, honey chicken, varieties of salads, a shepherd's casserole, pitta, country style bread . . . dates and raisins for dessert . . . lemonade for refreshment plus the most bitter black coffee (like Turkish coffee), the sweetest herbal tea and the coldest water I ever tasted.

Genesis Land is situated in the heart of the Judean desert, on the way to the Dead Sea, in the land where the Patriarchs lived. A magical place, it enables visitors to experience life as it was in biblical times.

Visitors to Genesis Land are greeted by Eliezer, Abraham's manservant, and by a train of camels which lead you down to Abraham's tent, where you will experience his legendary hospitality.

At Genesis Land, the stories of the Bible come to life in the very landscape in which they took place.

Source: Genesis Land Website

Something to Quack About

What a way to end the day! I was happily tired and exhausted from the day's roaming around in a super sunny place in the world. I slipped in to my room and viola! Cool pieces of art welcome me . . . a swan and what seems like a giant butterfly (with a red apple in the middle) creatively formed from bath towels. Really cool! (I asked around, seems like not all got this surprise, now isn't that sweetly cool.)

How about something hot . . . an elevator with a glass casing where you get to see others from the inside and others get to look at you too. You get a good view of the hotel with a skylight at the center.

To top it all, big fresh beds to lay your rest-yearning body.

As they say,"Sleep tight and don't let the bugs bite."

Be A Salt of the Earth or Sting

Just as I thought that a Pilgrimage was purely penance (for we have been walking miles and miles on dry road under the cruel heat of Mr. Sun), we get to have precious time at the beach.

Well, not really a beach. It was a taste of the Dead Sea, and mind you, it was a salty taste, heheh.

We get to dip in the water of the Dead Sea. We were careful not to get a splash on our eyes or even the lips for it stings due to its excessive saltiness.

Remember the story of the Dead Sea receiving water from the Jordan River but never giving to any other body of water? It has become so salty, filled with minerals that no sea creature survives in it. This has frequently been used as an encouragement for us to give and not just receive. Be the salt of the earth (or should I say salt of the sea), share . . . give.

Because the water was so rich in salt, we do not sink, we keep afloat. Each of us had our turn of floating, just lying on the water and having a friend take a photo of our floating body (with a floating mind).

Give and take works.

Dead Sea? Not Dead Indeed

It was still pit dark as we walked on the road, heading for the Dead Sea at 4:30 AM. My friends and I wanted to witness the sunrise.

When we reached the water, it took long before Mr. Sun came up, so we decided to just shoot some of our childish fun.

And what do you know, we came up with this . . . LOVE.

Happily, we caught Mr. Sun sneaking at our back as it did it's perfect stint
. . . a lovely sunrise.

Multiply Graces Instead Of Anxieties

Yes, this one fits my top 10 . . .

From this Holy Land trip, I pick this place as my top 6, mainly because of what I did here. Standing on the rocky shore of Kinneret (or Lake of Gennesaret or Lake of Tiberias or better known as the Sea of Galilee), I threw a reasonably-sized stone to the water, symbolizing the act of giving all my cares to God.

1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your worries upon Him for He cares for you.

My friend "kumpare", a co-pilgrim, recorded the ritual so I have the privilege of watching it again when my worry-wart alter-ego surfaces.



Tabgha is an area situated on the north-western shore of the Sea of Galilee in Israel. It is the traditional site of the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes (Mark 6:30-46) and the resurrection appearance of Jesus in Christianity.

According to tradition this is the spot where Jesus is said to have laid out a breakfast of bread and fish for the Apostles, and told Peter to "Feed my sheep", after the miraculous catch, the third time he appeared to them after his resurrection (John 21:1 - 24).

Source: Wikipedia

The Sea, The Fishes and The Loaves of Bread

Tabgha is only a few miles from Capernaum (north) and from the Galilee Boat (south). This is why we came here after our visit to Capernaum and going to the Sea of Galilee for our memorable boat ride.

There are 3 churches found in Tabgha commemorating "The Multiplication of Fishes and Loaves", "Peter's Primacy" and "The Sermon at the Mount".

The site was formerly called Heptapegon for the "Place of the Seven Springs." The springs produce warm water which support the growth of algae in this part of the lake, thus luring fishes and in turn, fishermen (like Jesus' disciples).

This is the reason why the area is related to the feeding of the 5,000 through the multiplication of the fishes and the loaves of bread presented by the little boy.

Another event is when Peter and his companions were not able to catch any fish the whole night and Jesus appeared to them after His resurrection. They caught fishes until their nets burst and then had breakfast with Him.

And best of all, what I cherish is the story that Jesus accepted Peter back for He said "Feed my sheep", even after Peter's public denial three times. This gives us all hope and encouragement.

Francis Kong shares, "Because God is the God of second chances. With Him, it’s never too late to have a brand new beginning."

Top Philppine Pilgrimage Sites

1. The churches of Ilocos – Ilocos has many centuries old churches that are listed in Philippine’s historical heritage. The churches of Santa Maria and Paoay are two of four Philippine Baroque churches inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

2. San Pedro Apostol Church in Loboc, Bohol – This is the second oldest church in Bohol built in 1608. The walls are made of coral stones The chruch structure includes a three-storey convent, a bell tower situated about 50 meters away from the front and a mortuary chapel.

3. Basilica of the Our Lady of Piat in Cagayan – This church is known as the “Pilgrimage Center of Cagayan Valley”. Many devotees, visitors and tourist come to this church to pay a visit to the image of our Lady of Piat.

4. Baclaran and Quiapo Churches in Manila – The two churches one of the most popular heritage of the Philippines. Baclaran Church is known as the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help and the Quiapo Church is the home of the miraculous Black Nazarene.

5. Agoo Basilica in La Union – This Basilica is considered the most beautiful church in La Union whic hwas built in 1892. This imposing structure of Mexican-Baroque architecture is the venue of religious rites, foremost of which is the Semana Santa. Also, the much publicized divine visitations of the Virgin Mary in the early 1990’s have established Agoo as a destination of Marian devotees.

6. Our Lady of Peñafrancia Church in Naga City, Camarines Sur - Every September during the feast day of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, this church is filled by devotees. This is the newest and biggest Catholic Basilica in Bicol.

7. Kapitangan Chapel in Paombong, Bulacan – Every Holy Week, this chapel is filled with devotees to obtain the blessed oil believed to possess healing capabilities. This chapel is known as the a pilgrimage during Holy Week.

8. Miagao Church in Iloilo – One of the architectural heritage of the Philippines and included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List under the title “Baroque churches of the Philippines.” The architectural design of this church is unique because this church looks like a fortress but the ornamentation of the church’s facade is designed like a retablo.

9. Our Lady of Manaoag in Pangasinan – This church is one of the Philippines pilgrimage centers. It was known that image of Our Lady of Manaoag, an image of the Nuestra Señora del Rosario is miraculous.

10. Mount Banahaw in Quezon – Mount Banahaw is the most popular pilgrimage destination in the Philippines. A pilgrimage to this so-called “holy mountain” is a most unique spiritual experience as it combines the culture of Catholicism with indigenous mysticism.

Source: etravelpilipinas

Christian Pilgrimage Sites

Christian pilgrimage was first made to sites connected with the ministry of Jesus. Surviving descriptions of Christian pilgrimages to the Holy Land and Jerusalem date from the 4th century, when pilgrimage was encouraged by church fathers like Saint Jerome and established by Helena, the mother of Constantine the Great. Pilgrimages also began to be made to Rome and other sites associated with the Apostles, Saints and Christian martyrs, as well as to places where there have been apparitions of the Virgin Mary.

Major Christian pilgrimage sites:

Bosnia-Herzegovina
Medugorje. Apparitions of the Virgin Mary from 1981 up to the present time

Brazil
Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida - one of the largest churches in the world and receives about 8 million visitors per year. It was also the birth place of Roberto Carlos

France

• Basilica of St. Thérèse in Lisieux.
• The several churches and basilicas in Lourdes - associated with Marian apparitions receive over 5 million pilgrims a year, making Lourdes the second most visited Christian pilgrimage site in Europe after Rome.
• Paris - the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, and Basilica of Sacré-Coeur in Montmartre
• Basilica of St. Thérèse (Lisieux) - in Normandie. The second pilgrimage site in France after Lourdes with over 2 million visitors per year.

Israel
The Holy Land, location of many events in the Old Testament and New Testament:

• Bethany, site of the resurrection of Lazarus
• Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus and King David
• Jerusalem, site of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus
• Mount Tabor, site of the Transfiguration
• Nazareth, hometown of Jesus
• Sea of Galilee, site of Jesus' early ministry
• The House of Peter in Capernaum
• The Jesus trail
• The Via Dolorosa

Italy

• St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
• Vatican City - Location of Saint Peter's Basilica, relics of various saints, relics of the Passion, important churches and headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Rome - on roads such as the Via Francigena. Site of the deaths of Saint Peter, Saint Paul and other early martyrs.
• Padre Pio Pilgrimage Church - the Padre Pio shrine located in San Giovanni Rotondo of southern Italy; also Pietrelcina as the birthplace of Padre Pio
• Basilica of St. Francis - in Assisi; also church of Saint Clare
• Loreto - in the Marche; home of the Basilica della Santa Casa

Mexico
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe - one of the largest churches in the world and receives about 20 million pilgrims per year. It can accommodate 40,000 people for a mass.

Poland
Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa, where Black Madonna of Częstochowa is housed permanently. It receives about 4.5 million pilgrims a year.

Portugal
Fátima - Our Lady of Fatima is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary. She appeared to three shepherd children at Fátima on the 13th day of six consecutive months in 1917. Fatima receives about 4-5 million pilgrims a year.

Spain

• Some European pilgrims on the ancient pilgrimage road to Santiago de Compostela in 2005.
• Santiago de Compostela - in Galicia on the Way of St James (Galician: O Camiño de Santiago). This famous medieval pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint James is still popular today.

Turkey
Constantinople (today Istanbul). Former capital of the Byzantine Empire and the see of one of the five ancient Patriarchates and first among equals among the Patriarchs of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Hagia Sophia, former cathedral and burial place of many Ecumenical Patriarchs.

Other pilgrimage sites
Armenia
Etchmiadzin (Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin). Etchmiadzin is the spiritual and administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church

Austria
Mariazell. Marian Shrine to Austria and Hungary

Canada

• Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec, associated with miraculous healings.
• Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, in honour of Our Lady of the Cape

Czech
Infant Jesus of Prague

Egypt
Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai, traditional site of the Burning Bush and the reception of the Ten Commandments has been commemorated since the time of Constantine the Great

France

• Cathedral of Chartres
• Conques.
• Issoudun. Notre-Dame du Sacré-Coeur
• La Salette, Our Lady of La Salette
• Saint Catherine Labouré of Paris
• Pellevoisin. Apparition of the Virgin Mary
• Taizé Community, modern monastery that actively encourages pilgrimages to it

Germany

• Basilica of the Vierzehnheiligen
• Cologne Cathedral. Relics of the Three Magi
• Kevelaer
• Wittenberg. Church of Martin Luther and center of the Protestant Reformation

Greece

• Mount Athos. Orthodox monastic center
• Tinos
• Patmos, island of Revelation

India

• Goa. St. Francis Xavier
• St. Thomas Mount, place where St. Thomas was martyred
• Vailankanni, 16th-century Marian apparition site

Ireland

• Croagh Patrick. Saint Patrick
• Knock
• St. Patrick's Purgatory, Donegal

Italy

• Padua, St Anthony, relics
• Sacri Monti, the Sacred Mountains of Piedmont and Lombardy
• Turin, the location for the Shroud of Turin

Jordan

• Mount Nebo, Traditional site of the death of Moses
• Mukawir, the Herodias fortress where John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded
• Um Qais, The city is mentioned in the New Testament as the site where Jesus cast out demons and sent them into pigs, which then ran into the sea
• Jordan River, This site has been recognized as the real (and only true) site where Jesus was baptized by all the major traditional Christian Churches

Lithuania
The pilgrimage of Žemaičių Kalvarija in Lithuania is one of the most important pilgrimages for Catholics.

• Hill of Crosses, near Šiauliai
• Žemaičių Kalvarija, Samogitia
• Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn, Vilnius
• Šiluva

Mexico
Zapopan

Netherlands
Kapel in 't Zand, Roermond of Limburg

Norway
Nidaros, Trondheim. Shrine of St. Olav, 4th most visited pilgrimage site in Middle Ages

Philippines

• National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. One of the most venerated Marian images in Asia
• Quiapo Church. Home to the much venerated Black Nazarene, a much venerated statue of Jesus Christ which many people believe has miraculous attributes

Poland

• Kalwaria Zebrzydowska
• Licheń Stary, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Licheń
• Święta Lipka

Romania
Miercurea Ciuc, Transylvania. Whit Sunday gathering of (mostly ethnic Hungarian) Catholics

Slovakia

• Levoča
• Šaštín
• Marianka

Spain

• Ávila, St Theresa of Avila, relics
• Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza. It's reputed to be the first church dedicated to Mary in history.
• Caravaca de la Cruz, Region of Murcia
• Montserrat, Catalonia. The Virgin of Montserrat is housed permanently in the monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat.
• Guadalupe
• Santo Toribio de Liébana, Cantabria

Switzerland
Einsiedeln

Turkey

• House of the Virgin Mary. Pope John-Paul II declared the Shrine of Virgin Mary as a pilgrimage place for Christians
• Pilgrims on their way to the shrine of St. Thomas Becket, Canterbury Cathedral

UK

• Canterbury Cathedral associated with Saint Thomas Becket
• Glastonbury, England. St Joseph of Arimathea
• St. Andrews, Scotland. It is said that Saint Andrew was given, by God, directions to the location of St. Andrews
• Walsingham, England. Virgin Mary apparition site
• Holywell, Wales. St Winefride's Well it is the oldest continuously operating pilgrimage site in Great Britain
• St. Davids, Wales. Pilgrimage site since canonization of the saint in the twelfth century

USA

• Carey, Ohio to the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation. Catholic pilgrims from the Middle East journey here to mark the Feast of the Assumption
• El Santuario de Chimayo, New Mexico

Source: Wikipedia