Where Heaven and Earth meet

Phil McCarthy • October 6, 2025

Podcaster Thesesa Alessandro joined the St Mark's Way of the Pilgrimage of Hope at Padley Martyrs' Chapel in the Hope Valley, Derbyshire. 


She felt she had to go back to find out more. 


In this special episode from the Chapel, Gerard and Anne-Marie share the incredible history and spirituality of this 'thin place.' Amid the physical signs of our faith and its preciousness to previous generations, the importance of the Mass shines through. 


'People come here to pray...they can pray easily here.'
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Cycling towards serenity

By Eoin Sharkey • October 5, 2025
Eoin Sharkey reflects on the graces he received on a cycling Pilgrimage of Hope.

Feasting on the Holy Mountain

By Eddie Gilmore • October 5, 2025
Pilgrim and gourmand Eddie Gilmore had been worried about the food on Mount Athos but found himself giving thanks for a 'feast of a meal'.

Walking the St Wulstan Way

By Peter Chisholm • September 27, 2025
Pilgrims joined Fr Gerry Walsh tracing St Wulstan’s life and legacy, from Worcester Cathedral to Clifton Cathedral as part of the Catholic Church’s Year of Jubilee, “Pilgrims of Hope” celebrations. Participants explored their faith while journeying through stunning landscapes and historic locations.

Praise be You, through Sister Water

By Phil McCarthy • September 24, 2025
An encounter with a pilgrim on another journey leads to a reflection on creation.
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Bishop Patrick McKinney welcomes pilgrims to Nottingham

By Phil McCarthy • September 21, 2025
As pilgrims walking the four ways of the Pilgrimage of Hope entered the Diocese of Nottingham local people geared up to give the walkers a warm welcome to Nottingham.

'Hope, Joy, Laughter and Fellowship'

By Catherine Manghan • September 19, 2025
This reflection on the St Matthew's Way was given by Catherine Manghan, a perpetual pilgrim, at the Cathedral of St Barnabas on 13th September 2025.

'Laudato Si O Mi Signore'

By Anita Tozzi • September 18, 2025
This reflection on the St John's Way was given by Anita Tozzi, a perpetual pilgrim, at the Cathedral of St Barnabas on 13th September 2025.

'Walk With Me Oh God'

By Terence Cavanagh • September 18, 2025
This reflection on the St Luke's Way was given by Terence Cavanagh, a perpetual pilgrim, at the Cathedral of St Barnabas on 13th September 2025.

A Pilgrimage along the St Mark's Way

By Rowan Morton-Gledhill • September 18, 2025
The St Mark's Way was the northern Way of the Pilgrimage of Hope. During the pilgrimage Rowan Morton-Gledhill wrote a blog.

Are You Lost Yet?

By Joe Northam • September 17, 2025
Joe Northam reflects that there is something frightening about getting lost, but also an appeal about being far off the beaten track yet finding a way.