This isn't just a road trip; it's an immersive journey fueled by freedom and the dependable spirit of our Silverado. Each creative episode captures a distinct and reflective leg of this incredible expedition, so buckle up, visit Catholic Camper, and let the adventure begin!

I could almost hear our dialogue as she sat in her blue chair beside the window.  It became apparent to me that there was history in this room where none existed.  As a result, each time I entered her old room, I remembered moments from our time together

While camping in the eastern woods of Texas, a young man from San Antonio, named Pablo, drove into a nearby campsite where I had pitched my tent. His means of exploration was simple: an orange-breasted Royal Enfield motorcycle. He set up base camp with only a ground tent from London, a blue chair, and cigarettes. Pablo's journey led him to this moment. Indeed, he had the same idea: to get off the grind and onto the open road, to explore the unknown.

Pope Francis challenged us to move beyond a superficial understanding of environmentalism. He emphasized the intrinsic dignity of every creature, symbiosis, and the moral imperative to care for the planet that sustains us.

I dismount from my trusty steel horse, I'm captivated by the intricate details of the architecture, location, and each building a masterpiece in its own right. It's worth noting that this Fort was intentionally isolated, with no actual settlements for miles around, adding to its unique charm.

Camping alone was a surprise experience. Packing my gear and gassing up the steel horse I ride took a different type of sentiment.  How would I survive?

Participation takes different forms according to people’s different gifts and offices, but there is a fundamental obligation arising from the sacrament of Baptism (cf. Pope John Paul II, Christifideles Laici, 15): that people place their gifts, their resources—their selves—at God’s service in and through the Church.

A framework to develop new ministry at your church is not just a task but a sacred journey that requires prayer and intentionality.

“Together, we watched the alien landscape unfold.”