Off to Germany & Austria We Go
**UPDATE! We only have 10 spots left!
Traveling with intention is very important to me. After our family took the trip of a lifetime to Italy in December 2022, I knew how magical, meaningful and healing a pilgrimage can be at that time of year. The absence of commercialization and the focus on Christ absolutely transformed our Christmas. It helped us form new memories as we healed from losing my dad. And, because my family has strong German roots, choosing a Germany/Austria pilgrimage in December was an easy decision!
Our pilgrimage spiritual director, Fr. Michael, joined me in the Holy Land in 2023. Ask anyone who went and you will hear how present, how engaging and how joyful he was. Plus, he loves a fine glass of wine, good food and an excellent church as much as I do. You may have even heard of his beautiful connection to the recently beatified Ulma family.
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This pilgrimage is open to men and women, singles and couples, young and young at heart. You’ll enjoy Mass in some spectacular cathedrals, a food tour in Cologne, a Rheinhessen wine tasting, famed Christmas markets (Heidelberg, Nuremberg and more), Mozart, Sound of Music vibes and saint relics including the Three Kings. We even have a scheduled Mass at the only Eucharistic miracle in Germany. I KNOW. And no, you don’t have to be Catholic to join us!
You’ll be home in plenty of time to celebrate Christmas with friends and family, but I’m hoping it’s with a hopeful and less anxious heart because of our time in Germany and Austria.
The details
| WHEN: Dec 7-16, 2024 CITIES VISTING and HIGHLIGHTS: Cologne, Heidelburg, Nuremberg, Walldurn, Munich, Mondsee, Salzburg and Vienna, Cologne Cathedral, Cologne food tour, Basilica of St. Severin, famed Christmas markets like Nuremberg and Heidelberg, Frauenkirche (the Church of Our Lady), Eucharistic miracle in Walldurn, birthplace of Mozart, Mondsee (think Sound of Music), wine tasting in Rheinhessen, Vienna Opera House, St. Augustine’s and St. Stephen’s in Vienna, Naschmarkt and more! MASS: It will be held daily in some pretty spectacular places (see above) COST INCLUDES: Round-trip airfare, first-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy), land transportation/transfers as per itinerary, bus transportation to/from Austin airport, breakfast and dinner daily, sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary, daily Masses, professional local guides, tips for guides and drivers, medical travel protection plan that covers your medical expenses for the duration of your trip. Yes, land-only options are available if you want to use airline miles or vouchers. ACTIVITY LEVEL: There’s lots of walking on uneven surfaces. Be prepared, in body and spirit, so you can get the most from this pilgrimage. |
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Seats are very limited. That’s by design. We wanted this to be small enough that you could maneuver easily through sites and get to know one another. To secure your spot, all you need is the deposit. We expect it to sell out quickly! Please let us know how we can work out a payment schedule that works for you. If you can’t be with us for this pilgrimage, but you know someone who would love it, please forward this email to them.
