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�is pilgrimage is proudly sponsored by the St. Josemaria Institute

�e St. Josemaria Institute was founded in 2006 in the USA to spread devotion to Saint Josemaria Escriva and to promote his life and teachings to help people everywhere form personal friendships with God through their everyday lives in the middle of the world.

To learn more about our mission, programs, and resources visit: www.stjosemaria.org.

Dear Friends,

You are invited to join the St. Josemaria Institute and Mater Dei Tours to follow In the Footsteps of St. Josemaria Escriva on a pilgrimage to Spain, November 13 to 23, 2015.

Our pilgrimage will begin in Barcelona and include visits to the birthplace of St Josemaria Escriva (Barbastro), the places of his childhood and seminary years (Logroño and Zaragoza), and the sites of the founding and early years of Opus Dei in Madrid.

We will also visit the Marian Shrines of Montserrat, Our Lady of the Pillar, Sonsoles and Torreciudad— a very special pilgrimage opportunity to honor the Marian Year for the Family in Opus Dei. Additionally, 2015 marks the 40th anniversary of the dedication of the Shrine of Our Lady of Torreciudad.

A chaplain will accompany the group and each day will include Mass and time for private prayer as well as confession.

�e pilgrimage will be a joyous occasion for deep prayer, personal conversion and thanksgiving to God for all His blessings, especially through the intercession of St Josemaria Escriva.

I hope that you will join us!

Sincerely,

Rev. James Socias President St. Josemaria Institute

Please Note - Regarding the Itinerary and Registration*Do not purchase independent non-refundable airfare until you have been notified that the group has met the minimum quorum.

*�e locations and times of daily Mass and some entries are subject to changes by local authorities. Additionally some visits to private residences (like centers, convents and monasteries) are subject to their residents’ schedules and availability.

Meals Included with Registration are Indicated as Follows:M: Airplane Meal; B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner

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Barcelona 1

Montserrat 2

Torreciudad 3

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I N T H E F O O T S T E P S o f S T. J O S E M A R I A E S C R I VA :

Pilgrimage to Spain

November 13 to 23, 2015

DE PA RT U S A Friday, November 13

Day 1: Depart on an overnight flight (one connection) to Barcelona, Spain. Chicago passengers will meet the Mater Dei Tours representative at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. New York passengers, and those who purchase the land-only option*, will meet the representative in Barcelona. (M)

BA RC E L ONA & MON T SE R R AT Saturday, November 14

Day 2: Upon arrival in Barcelona enjoy a panoramic bus tour of Barcelona including the Cathedral of Barcelona, Plaza de Cataluña, Plaza de Colón, and Las Ramblas. Mass* will be celebrated at the Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom (La Merced), Patroness of Barcelona, where in 1939 St Josemaria Escriva and Blessed Alvaro del Portillo prayed to our Lady for Opus Dei, the Church and the world. In the afternoon, depart Barcelona and arrive in Montserrat for a welcome dinner and overnight. (M, D)

MON T SE R R AT Sunday, November 15

Day 3: With breakfast begin a tranquil and prayerful day in the beautiful region of Cataluña at the Monastery of Our Lady of Montserrat. St Josemaria made pilgrimages to this Marian shrine several times during his lifetime, including in 1946 en-route to his first trip to Rome. The morning will include a meditation, veneration of the statue of our Lady of Montserrat and Mass* at the Cambril Chapel. After Mass take the “Funicular de Sant Joan” (inclined railway) to enjoy views of majestic Cataluña and then return to enjoy lunch at the Abat Cisneros restaurant on the monastery grounds. In the afternoon, depart for Barcelona to visit the famous Sagrada Familia by Antonio Gaudi followed by dinner and bus tour of Barcelona by night. (B, L, D) Top Photo: Torrec iudad

Middle Photo: Torrec iudad Bottom Photo: Madr id

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TOR R E C I U DA D & BA R BAST RO Monday, November 16

Day 4: After breakfast depart Montserrat and travel along the Spanish-side of the Pyrenees Mountains to Torreciudad. The Hermitage of Our Lady of Torreciudad has been a special place of pilgrimage since the 11th century. The new shrine, built under the guidance of St Josemaria, was completed in 1975 and has become one of the most visited sites in the region. Begin the visit at Torreciudad, which in 2015 is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its dedication, with a brief tour of the shrine followed by time for prayer, confession, and Mass*. After a group lunch at a local mountain lodge, travel to the nearby town of Barbastro, the birthplace of St Josemaria. Enjoy a walking tour of this charming town, including a visit to the Cathedral of Barbastro. End the day at El Tozal Lodge with dinner and a taste of the flavorful wines from Spain’s Somontano Region. (B, L, D)

L O G ROÑO Tuesday, November 17

Day 5: After breakfast and Mass* at the Shrine of Torreciudad travel to Logroño for a special walking tour of the town where many significant events in the young life of St Josemaria took place: the home of the Escriva family, the place where St Josemaria saw “the footprints in the snow”, the location of the minor seminary, the Steel Bridge, the Church of Santiago, and the Cathedral of Logroño. This afternoon enjoy free time for lunch in Logroño and then depart to Zaragoza for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Z A R AG O Z A Wednesday, November 18

Day 6: Begin the day with Mass* at the Marian Shrine of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar (Nuestra Señora del Pilar). The Basilica enshrines the pillar on which the Virgin Mary appeared to the apostle St James during his apostolic mission to Spain, also known as the “Camino de Santiago”. St Josemaria arrived in Zaragoza in 1920 for his studies at the Seminary of San Carlos and was known to visit the basilica every day entrusting himself to our Lady while waiting for a definitive answer regarding God’s will. St Josemaria was ordained to the priesthood at the Church of San Carlos in Zaragoza and celebrated his first Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. In 2015 we celebrate the 90th anniversary of both of the latter events in the life of St Josemaria. After visiting the basilica, take a walking tour of the town to see the site of the Seminary of San Carlos, the Escriva’s apartment and the Cathedral of Zaragoza.

This afternoon enjoy free time for lunch in Zaragoza and then depart for Madrid. After settling into the hotel enjoy a group dinner on the first of five nights in Madrid. (B, D)

M A DR I D Thursday, November 19

Day 7: Begin the first full day in Madrid with Mass* at the Cathedral of Madrid, “La Almudena.” At the Cathedral visit the shrine of our Lady of Almudena and the chapel dedicated to St Josemaria. Then, following in St Josemaria’s footsteps, walk through the historical center of Madrid enjoying stops at the Royal Palace, the Plaza Mayor, and the Pontifical Basilica of St. Michael, which is entrusted to Opus Dei. This afternoon enjoy free time for lunch in the historical center. After lunch, re-join the group for a panoramic bus tour of Madrid’s most famous sites: Puerta del Sol, Cibeles, Puerta de Alcala and Parque del Retiro. Along the famous Paseo del Prado, the bus tour will pause for a brief guided tour of the Museo del Prado, which houses one of the best art collections in the world. End this memorable first day in Madrid with a relaxing dinner at the hotel. (B, D)

M A DR I D Friday, November 20

Day 8: After breakfast embark on “part one” of the historical bus and walking tour of “St. Josemaria and the Streets of Madrid.” The guided tour today will include several locations in Madrid: the Plaza Alonso Martinez, location of “La Mezquita”; Calle Sagasta #33, location of the search by the soldiers; Santa Engracia #11, location of the Patronato de los Enfermos and the church; the apartment of the Escriva’s from September 1929 to May 1931; the location of St Josemaria’s encounter with Casimiro Morcillo, future Archbishop of Madrid-Alcala; Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church; the location of the encounter with Isidoro Zorzano; the first “Academia DYA”; the Plaza de Chamberi; and other historical sites along the way. This afternoon enjoy free time for lunch and then continue the tour visiting the location of the foundation of Opus Dei and the Church of Our Lady of the Angels (whose bells St Josemaria heard on October 2, 1928). Mass* will be celebrated this afternoon at the Church of Our Lady of the Angels. End today’s tour with a visit to the Jorge Manrique Center, important to the history of Opus Dei, including the foundation of the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross on February 14, 1943. Return to the hotel and enjoy a group dinner cherishing all the sites visited on this day. (B, D)



M A DR I D - Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday, November 21

Day 9: After breakfast continue with “part two” of the historical tour of “St. Josemaria and the Streets of Madrid.” Today’s guided walking tour will include the Church of “El Salvador y San Nicolas”, where Mass* will be celebrated today; the Real Patronato de Santa Isabel (baby Jesus); Nuestra Señora de Atocha Basilica, location where St Josemaria first invoked Our Lady as “Seat of Wisdom”; and the Atocha Rail Station. After free time for lunch re-join the group for an afternoon of prayer and the Sacrament of Confession. Return to the hotel for dinner and an evening of leisure in Madrid. (B, D)

AV I L A & SE G OV IA - Feast of Christ the King Sunday, November 22

Day 10: After breakfast depart the hotel for a day to explore the historical cities of Avila and Segovia. Mass will be celebrated at the Church of Our Lady of Sonsoles where St Josemaria made a pilgrimage on May 2, 1935 that inspired the devotion of the Marian pilgrimage during the month of May. Mass* will be followed by a guided walking tour of Avila, the Medieval walled-city and birthplace of St Teresa of Jesus, reformer of the Carmelite Order and Doctor of the Church. From Avila, travel to Segovia to enjoy free time for lunch and to take in the views of the Alcazar Castle, the ancient Roman aqueduct, and the Cathedral of Segovia. After lunch visit the Carmelite Monastery and the tomb of St John of the Cross, co-reformer of the Carmelite Order and Doctor of the Church. On October 6, 1932, during a retreat at the Carmelite Monastery, St Josemaria was praying in the chapel of St John of the Cross and was inwardly moved to invoke the three archangels and the three apostles Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, and Saints Peter, Paul, and John. From that moment on he considered them the patrons of the different apostolates that would make up Opus Dei. From Segovia, return to Madrid for a farewell group dinner. (B, D)

M A DR I D Monday, November 23

Day 11: After breakfast checkout from the hotel and depart for Mass* at the Pontifical Basilica of St. Michael and a final blessing for a safe trip. After Mass arrive at Madrid’s Barajas Airport for the return flight to the USA. (B, M) Top Photo: Logroño

Middle Photo: Madr id Bottom Photo: Barbastro

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11-Day Pilgrimage Rates Include:• Round-trip airfare from Chicago or New York• Private motor coach in Spain with private driver• Transfers airport – hotel – airport • Baggage porterage (1 bag per person)• Hotel accommodations at first class properties• Meals as indicated in the itinerary• Admission and tickets to all featured visits and events• Juan Landa, from Mater Dei Tours, as Tour Director • Roman Catholic Priest as Chaplain and Spiritual Director• Spiritual program of daily Mass, confession, Holy Rosary,

private prayer, meditations and additional devotions• Local hotel taxes, hospitality taxes and service charges• Gratuities for meal servers, bellboys, front desk

and housekeepers • Pilgrim’s Guide “In the Footsteps of St. Josemaria Escriva”• Full documentation packet with luggage tags, nametags

and re-usable wallet

Not included in the rates:• Gratuities for tour guide and bus driver (Suggested: $7/day/

person for the tour guide and $3/day/person for the bus driver)• Select meals and beverages with some meals

Rate:$2,899* Registration faxed or postmarked by June 26, 2015 (if not sold out before deadline).

$2,950* Registration faxed or postmarked after June 26, 2015 (if not sold out before deadline).

*The rates are per person based on double occupancy and round-trip airfare from Chicago O’Hare Airport or New York JFK Airport. See the Registration Form for Land Only (no airfare) and single occupancy options.

Registration and Balance Due Deadline: August 5th, 2015

Reserve TodaySpace is limited to one bus. A $51 per person discount is available if your registration is faxed or postmarked before June 26, 2015.

To confirm your reservation, please complete the Registration Form and submit it with your deposit to:

Landa Cleary Travel Company, P.O. Box 323, Waunakee, WI 53597. Space is limited. Registration and deposits are due by August 5, 2015. Please contact Mater Dei Tours for space availability.

For more information or for help with your reservation contact: Mater Dei Tours1-800-515-2632 or 608-849-4359 [email protected]


Photo: Our Lady of Torrec iudad



G E N E R A L T E R M S A N D C ON DI T ION S

Purchaser and/or traveler of this tour (you) acknowledg-es that Landa Cleary Travel Company, Inc. (d.b.a = doing business as Mater Dei Tours and Relevant Journeys) is acting as an independent intermediary (travel agent) between you and suppliers of goods and services, which are not directly supplied by Landa Cleary Travel Co., Inc., such as air transportation, hotel accommodations, ground and sea transportations, tours, tour guides, escorts, etc. and shall not be responsible for actions or omissions on the part of such suppliers, which may result in any loss, damage, delay or injury to you or your travel companions or group members. Landa Cleary Travel Company, Inc. and any religious or private organi-zation contracting it’s services shall not be responsible for any injuries, damages or losses caused to any traveler in connection with social or labor unrest, mechanical or construction difficulties, diseases, local laws, climatic conditions, war, terrorist activities or any other actions omissions, or conditions outside their control. By embarking upon his/her travel, the traveler(s) vol-untarily assumes all the risks, and is advised to obtain appropriate travel insurance coverage against them. Your booking shall constitute a consent to the above and engaging the company, acknowledges these conditions and agrees to hold the company blameless in making the arrangements of his/her behalf, and agrees that restitution or damages, if any are claimed, shall be sought directly from the suppliers. Deposits: A deposit of $500 per person is required to secure your space to Landa Cleary Travel Company, Inc. Your deposits are used to cover and guarantee your space. Deposits will be refunded in the event the tour does not meet the minimum quorum neces-sary to make the trip possible. If you use a credit card as payment, you agree that if any cancellation penal-ties are due, Landa Cleary Travel Co., Inc. is authorized to charge the penalties to your credit card above.Final Payments: Full payment must be made no later than 100 days prior to departure unless otherwise stated. Payments may be made by check, Visa or MasterCard. If payment is not received as scheduled, your reservation may be automatically canceled and your deposit payment becomes forfeit. If you use a credit card as payment, for your convenience, you may opt to have Landa Cleary Travel Co., Inc. charge your balance to the same authorized credit card on the registration form by simply calling us with your verbal authorization.Cancellations: All cancellations must be received in writing to our company prior to tour departure during normal business hours (9:00am to 5:00pm CST, Mondays through Fridays). All Cancellations are subject to the following per person penalties prior to departure:100 days or prior………………$500.0099 to 65 days…………………..50% of tour64 to 35 days…………………..75% of tour34 to 0 days…………………….No RefundsNo refund can be made for independent non-refund-able airfare. Travel Insurance Premium is not refund-able. If you use a credit card as payment, you agree that if any cancellation penalties are due, Landa Cleary Travel Co., Inc. is authorized to charge the penalties to your credit card above. Traveler agrees to forfeit their reserved space if payment is not made by the designated date.For price, taxes, fees & deposit and balance information, please see registration sheet.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 5th, 2015 $51 discount if registered prior to June 26th (space may sell out before deadline)Tour Membership: To ensure a positive experience, the Landa Cleary Travel Co., Inc. reserves the right to reject any client (before or during the trip at the expense of the traveler) whose conduct is incompatible with the interest of the group. Landa Cleary Travel Co., Inc. is not responsible for lost persons and for the expenses incurred while being lost. Each traveler assumes responsibility for staying with the group. Travelers with Special Needs: Passengers who require attention must advise the tour operator at

the time of booking. A qualified and physically able companion must accompany travelers who need such assistance and must assume full responsibil-ity for their well being. Coaches are not equipped with wheelchair accessible ramps, therefore all tour members must be able to mount 3 to 5 steps into the coach. Participants should expect to walk between 1 and 3 miles in one day. Walking surfaces may at times be uneven. Landa Cleary Travel Co., Inc. is not responsible for denial of service by any suppliers.Young Travelers: Travelers who are less than 18 years old on the departure date must be accompanied by an adult and must share the adult’s accommodations. If a child will be traveling with adults other than the par-ents or with only one parent, it is highly recommend-ed that a notarized letter be written by the parents or non-traveling parent granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel. We suggest that you also contact the appropriate consulate and airlines because they may have additional requirements.Roommate Assignments: Landa Cleary Travel Inc. will make every reasonable attempt to find you a roommate. However, this is not guaranteed. If no roommate is found by the registration deadline, the passenger will have the option to upgrade to a single room (if available) by paying the single occupancy or cancel altogether with a full refund.Air Transportation: We have selected airlines that are most suitable with land arrangements. All fares are subject to government approval and are subject to change without notice. Airfares are guaranteed once they have been paid in full and ticketed. Name chang-es required after tickets have been issued are subject to cancellation and re-ticketing at a higher fare and subject to change fees. Some airlines do not allow you to earn frequent flier miles for group bookings. Airline Seating: Passengers who require specific seating due to medical conditions are advised to obtain Doctor’s Orders so the airlines may have proof of the condition and may accommodate the order. In addition to making the request through our company, please bring the doc-tor’s note to the ticket counter. Passengers who desire a specific non-medical related seat are requested to contact the airline directly 30 days prior to departure for preferred seating. Group seating is solely under control of the airline and Landa Cleary Company, Inc. can only pass on your requests.Voluntary changes to itinerary: Independent volun-tary changes to an individual passenger’s itinerary are usually not permitted by most of our tour suppli-ers. Some exceptions may be granted in a case-by-case basis. All change requests must be made prior to 45 days before departure. If passenger purchased a land only package, they are free to plan their own itinerary before or after the trip (read Land Only bookings for restrictions). Not Included: All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, etc) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the passenger. Accommodations and Itinerary: Land arrangements are provided as described in the tour program. The tour company reserves the right to change or substitute (1) hotels for accommodations in similar categories (2) or features of the itinerary in order to accommodate changes in the schedule. Meals: Meals are provided as specified in the tour program. If you require special meals due to dietary restrictions, we must receive written details of your requirements at the time of booking. We cannot guarantee your requested diet but every effort will be made to accommodate these requests. Passports: Obtaining a passport is the sole responsibility of the passenger. Passports must be current and valid beyond the dates of travel. Your airline ticket name must match your passport name or you may be denied boarding the airplane. Passengers who are denied boarding due to discrepancies between ticket and passport names or because of expired passports accept full responsibility and are subject to the cancellation terms of the tour. Some countries such as Israel require that your passport expiration be 6 months beyond your travel dates. We recommend that you apply for your passports (if needed) at the time of registration.Smoking: Smoking is not allowed on the motor-coach but frequent stops are made throughout the day.

Tips: Gratuities for baggage, hotel and restaurants detailed in the itinerary are included. Gratuities for Tour Guides, Local Guides and Motor-coach Drivers are NOT included (unless otherwise stated in the bro-chure) Please see your “Essential Reading Material” (provided with your documents) for recommendations on tipping (usually $11 per person, per day). Please budget accordingly.Total Group Cancellation: If it becomes necessary to cancel an entire tour prior to departure, Landa Cleary Travel Co., Inc. will offer the next available date or will make a full refund of money paid. Landa Cleary Travel Co., Inc. cannot accept responsibility for any additional costs, fees or cancellation penalties relating to any inde-pendent non-refundable airfares (unless air reservation was booked as part of our negotiated group booking). Land Only Bookings: Passenger(s) who desire to book their own airfare do at their own risk. Land only passengers are responsible for connecting with the group at the hotel. Passenger(s) accept all re-sponsibility for costs incurred due to misconnections with the group. Landa Cleary Travel Co., Inc. cannot accept responsibility for any additional costs or fees relating to such a booking or for any cancellation penalties due to independent non-refundable airfare (even if Landa Cleary Travel Co. Inc. assisted with this booking). Luggage: Handling of one piece of luggage per person is included in the cost of this tour wherever luggage service is offered (some hotels do not have bell cap-tains). Luggage is carried at owner’s risk throughout the tour (insurance suggested). Hand baggage and small articles such as coats, umbrellas or cameras are entirely in the care of the passenger. Size and weight limitations for carry-on and checked baggage vary from airline to airline and even according to destination, and are becoming more restrictive. Check your final documents for details of acceptable luggage dimensions and weight allowed on your tour. All baggage and personal effects are at all times and in all circumstances at the risk of the passenger. Baggage insurance is recommended. Validity: Rates in this brochure are valid for the travel period stated on the brochure, and are quoted on a per person sharing twin/double room basis. All pric-es are show in U.S. Dollars and are calculated on cur-rency rates and fares exiting on the day the brochure was made. Landa Cleary Travel Co., Inc. reserves the right to alter prices at any time prior to departure and without prior notice due to currency exchange rates, taxes, fees or fuel surcharges increases. Landa Cleary Travel Co., Inc. and all dba’s are not responsible for misprints on the brochures as well as in Landacleary.com, Relevantjourneys.com and Mater-deitours.com. Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to press, however Landa Cleary Travel Co., Inc. cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve the right to re-invoice passengers with correct billing. Travel Insurance: Landa Cleary Travel Company, Inc. recommends travel insurance for your travel invest-ment. You must purchase this insurance indepen-dently. We also recommend that travel insurance be purchased only after the minimum participation quo-rum has been met. Landa-Cleary Travel, Inc. agrees to notify the traveler when this occurs and when their deposit money is being charged or deposited. We recommend Travel Guard Insurance and other reputable travel insurance providers (like Travelex or Travel Safe). You may visit these insurance companies online. Make sure you check their strike list and alert list for situations or vendors that they are not cover-ing (this list varies from time to time).

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The pilgrimage is sponsored by the St. Josemaria Institute. The St. Josemaria Institute acts only as an agent and cannot be held responsible for losses, accidents and delays. For more information contact the St. Josemaria Institute at 630-541-9742 or [email protected].


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“Ask yourselves o�en, ‘What am I here on earth for?’ It will help you in your e�orts to �nish all your daily tasks perfectly and lovingly, taking care of the little details. Let us turn to the example of the saints. �ey were people like us, of �esh and bone, with failings and weaknesses, who managed to conquer and master themselves for love of God. Let us consider their lives and, like bees who distill precious nectar from each �ower, we shall learn from their struggles.”

ST. JOSEMARIA ESCRIVAFriends of God, no. 20

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