Dear Friend,

I have rarely beheld such silent wonderment and reverence than on the faces of the pilgrims who venerated the sacred relics entrusted to Catholic Action and carried on the Portolá 250 Pilgrimage to visit the 21 California Missions in 21 days.

Click here to read the blog of my colleague, James Aitchison, who shares what it is like to be in the presence of some of the Church’s most cherished treasures.

Here is a fragment from James’ blog on the sacred relics:

I was touched as I observed the reactions of those who lined up to venerate the reliquary which keeps the sacred relics. It was like a soothing balm for the pilgrims and visitors, which helped to create such a solemn yet joyous environment and lingering sense of reverence whereby they desired to remain for hours.

It is no wonder, for if you were in the presence of a minute fragment from the Crown of Thorns worn by Our Lord, a piece of cloth from the veil of Our Blessed Mother Mary, a piece of cloth from the cloak of St. Joseph, and three relics of St. John Vianney, the patron saint of priests, wouldn’t you feel the same?

Click here to read more…

May Our Lady of Fatima protect you, and may St. Junípero Serra inspire you with great love for souls and ardent missionary zeal!

Thomas J. McKenna
Founder and President
Catholic Action For Faith And Family
http://www.catholicaction.org/