Back in 2014 I spent a week visiting southern California - specifically Los Angeles down to San Diego. As part of my journey, I visited several missions including the Mission Basilica of San Diego de Alcala and Mission San Juan Capistrano.
Flash forward to early 2017. I was contacted by Pete Socks in January with an opportunity to review one of Franciscan Media's newest books entitled Saint Junipero Serra's Camino by Stephen Binz. As someone went on a pilgrimage to Rome last year, I jumped at the chance. I found travel guide books very helpful in making the most out of pilgrimage in Rome, and I was excited to see how a guidebook would help in promoting the Catholicity of the California missions. I was excited to have the chance to read Stephen Binz's book for myself.
And the result? I wish I had this book back in 2014 when I first went to California. In fact, I have not seen a book that so appropriately and usefully summarizes the missions. This book importantly goes further than merely presenting the facts as to what is in each mission. The book highlights the history of the missions and includes relevant prayers, litanies, and Scripture readings in each chapter, thus making this an ideal companion for those on pilgrimage in Southern California.
The book is easy to read, spiritually uplifting, and conveniently fits in your travel bag. As a result, I'm happy to recommend this book to all. To learn more, please check out Saint Junipero Serra's Camino by Stephen Binz on Amazon.com.
For those interested in journeying with this book to the missions founded by St. Junipero Serra, the following are just a few of the images from my travels there:
St. Junipero Serra, pray for us and for the Church!
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