{"product_id":"basilicas-a-pilgrim-s-guide-to-america-s-most-remarkable-catholic-churches-20455","title":"Basilicas: A Pilgrim's Guide to America's Most Remarkable Catholic Churches","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"column whole large-five-twelfths medium-half product-information--purchase\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"column whole\"\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"title\" class=\"a-size-large a-spacing-none\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large product-title-word-break\"\u003eBasilicas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003ch4 id=\"title\" class=\"a-size-large a-spacing-none\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large product-title-word-break\"\u003eA Pilgrim's Guide to America's Most Remarkable Catholic Churches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBy: Grady J. Connolly\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"sky\"\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Do not be like superficial sightseers. . . . Tourists do this. Pilgrims, on the other hand, immerse themselves fully in the places they encounter.” —Pope Francis\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePope Francis’s call to move beyond sightseeing and into pilgrimage sets the tone for Basilicas: A Pilgrim’s Guide to America’s Most Remarkable Catholic Churches—a breathtaking Catholic travel guide to the sacred beauty, history, and spiritual richness of the Catholic basilicas of the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGrady Connolly, known as the Social Thomist, has personally visited every single one of the ninety-four Catholic basilicas in the United States. Drawing on years of travel, prayer, and lived encounter, he offers a Catholic guidebook designed not merely to be admired but to be used. Basilicas is as portable as it is beautiful—crafted to slip easily into a backpack, withstand the wear of the road, and accompany readers as they explore the stand-out Catholic churches in this country.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBasilicas are churches formally designated by the pope as special places of pilgrimage because of their profound spiritual, historical, and cultural significance. While every diocese has a cathedral, a basilica stands apart as a living witness to the faith, sacrifice, and devotion of the community that built it. When approached with prayerful intentionality, even a brief visit to a basilica can become a genuine encounter with Christ and his Church.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eInside this Catholic travel and pilgrimage guide, you’ll discover\u003cbr\u003e *Essential Information for Every Basilica\u003cbr\u003e *Clear, accessible details on history, papal designation, and the faithful communities who have shaped each sacred space.\u003cbr\u003e *Stunning Photography of Catholic Churches and Sacred Art\u003cbr\u003e *Striking images that highlight architectural beauty, devotional details, and moments easily missed by the casual visitor.\u003cbr\u003e *Personal Encounters and Reflections\u003cbr\u003e *Thoughtful spiritual insights and firsthand stories drawn from Connolly’s journey through America’s Catholic basilicas.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhether the nearest basilica is a flight away or just down the road, Basilicas invites you to walk as a pilgrim rather than a tourist. This rich Catholic devotional travel guide opens the door to deeper faith, greater wonder, and a renewed appreciation for the beauty and enduring legacy of Catholicism in America.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIdeal for Catholics seeking meaningful travel, parish groups, pilgrimage planners, OCIA candidates and converts, lovers of Catholic history and architecture, and anyone longing to encounter God through sacred places.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e352 Pages\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e2026\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAve Maria Press\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eISBN: 9781646804603\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49352828289332,"sku":"20455","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7845\/7908\/files\/20455_a1d16867-aaf5-53cf-a84e-52ab9f9aac17.jpg?v=1793217853","url":"https:\/\/inhisname.com\/products\/basilicas-a-pilgrim-s-guide-to-america-s-most-remarkable-catholic-churches-20455","provider":"In His Name Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}