Catholic Stuff You Should Know Can We Still Build Wonders?
Oct 10, 2025
Fr. Jacob shares insights from his pilgrimage to Fatima and the Azores, sparking a discussion on the difference between true pilgrimage and mere tourism. They explore the significance of beauty in architecture, questioning whether modern society creates lasting cultural structures. The hosts delve into urban design's role in enhancing community life, alongside ideas for nurturing youth spaces within parishes. They emphasize the importance of meaningful contributions to worship spaces, urging listeners to envision a beautiful future for the Church.
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Pilgrimage Turned Tourist Experience
- Fr. Jacob visited Fatima and the Azores, noting Mass at the outdoor altar and family homeland sites.
- He reflected that many tourists treat historic churches like museums rather than active places of worship.
Consuming Past Wonders, Not Building Futures
- Modern tourism often consumes historical sacred sites without engaging their spiritual purpose.
- This raises the question of whether contemporary culture builds for longevity or merely for immediate consumption.
Pray Before You Sightsee
- When visiting churches on pilgrimage, go first to the Eucharistic chapel and pray before sightseeing.
- This transforms visits from mere admiration into true pilgrimage and encounter with God.
