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S5 E15 Pilgrims of Hope with Andrea and Jennifer

Mourning Glory Grief Podcast

Shownotes In the Finale episode of Season 5, Andrea and Jennifer share their own journeys of hope. Through personal pilgrimages and reflecting on the jubilee year, the ladies share new hopes for Christmas, lessons from grief and ways they’re moving into 2026.  Watch the video of this episode on WCAT TV presents the Mourning Glory S5 E15 Pilgrims of Hope with Andrea Bear and Jennifer Thomas Prayer from St. Teresa of Calcutta “The fruit of silence is prayer. The fruit of prayer is faith. The fruit of faith is love. The fruit of love is service. The fruit of service is peace.” Scripture * The Prophecy of Simeon, Luke 2:25-35 * Jesus Presented in the Temple, Luke 2:22-38  * John 15:4-5  Links * 5 Minute Prayers Around the Advent Wreath by Lisa M. Hendey * The Christmas Star From Afar * The Giving Manger (mentioned by Andrea) * Word of the Year Episodes * S4 E19 While We Wait * S4 E1 Picking Up the Pieces * S2 E20 Where Do We Go From Here? * WCAT Radio * Jubilee Year of Hope * St. Thérèse of Lisieux Relics Tour 2025 * Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux * Međugorje * The Seven Sorrows of Mary Rosary * S4 E15 A Near-Death Encounter with Joelle Maryn * St. Simeon’s Church, Zadar, Croatia Journaling Questions * What “pilgrimages” have you been on this year, or in other words, what journeys have you taken where you have grown closer to God? * Why do you think God has us travel to seek him? What is he trying to show us in the journey? * Jennifer talked about several destinations where she could find St. Therese. Has there been a Saint that has been showing themselves to you? What can we learn from their example that we can apply to our life? * How can grief also be a pilgrimage of hope? What is God trying to show us in our journey through grief?  * As you prepare for Our Lord’s coming and the closing of this jubilee year of hope, what ways has God shown you not to give up hope?  If you are new to the podcast, to be sure to follow us on Instagram or Facebook @mourningglorypodcast or check out our website, www.mourningglorypodcast.com where you’ll find links to all of our episodes with shownotes, links to resources like books and articles, even prayers. We’d also love for you to check out our private online community, which you’ll find linked on our website.