A Journey to the Colosseum in Rome
Journeys of Hope | a Pilgrim Center of Hope podcast
It's time to add another stamp to your spiritual passport. Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox on a journey to the Colosseum in Rome, Italy! It attracts 4 million visitors a year and is regarded as one of the new seven wonders of the world. Our journey will take us to: * The Colosseum to get a brief view of this ancient amphitheater * What was the purpose of the Colosseum * A few historical facts, including what type of events were hosted there including the martyrdom of Christians. * Hear why Popes would lead the Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum during the Season of Lent. Click here for photos, as well as a map view of the Colosseum in Rome Jewel for the Journey: "The blood of the martyrs is the seed of our faith." – Terullian (Prolific Christian Author in the 2nd Century) Stay up to date with our new media series, "Who is The Man of The Shroud?" at DiscoverWho.org Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate We are so grateful to this month's sponsor, Michelle Macias, who made this podcast episode possible.