Welcome/Introduction
Finding Mary began as a longing, a quiet desire to walk
where she walked and to stand in the places where grace once touched the earth.
For years I dreamed of traveling to Marian shrines around the world, camera in
hand, ready to listen and ready to write. Life unfolded differently, as life
often does, and the journey I imagined never quite took shape. The longing,
however, never left.
Over time, I began to understand something tender and true.
A pilgrimage does not depend on miles. It begins in the heart. Beauty has its
own way of calling us and opening doors we never expected. This dream has taken
a new form, a virtual pilgrimage that invites us to move through sacred places,
ancient cathedrals, quiet gardens, and the moments of stillness where Mary’s
presence can still be felt.
This is a pilgrimage of the heart, guided not by travel
itineraries but by wonder, prayer, and the gentle invitation to pause. Together
we will visit the places where countless souls have found healing, hope, and
the whisper of Mary’s love. We will walk the Way of Beauty, slowly and simply,
one moment at a time.
You are invited to come with me. To breathe. To behold. To let beauty speak. This is the journey of Finding Mary. I am so glad you are here.
Welcome to the path. It is such a gift to have you here.
Cheryl Bruedigam
