Building St. Joseph’s Way
Be A Part Of The Journey
Building St. Joseph’s Way
Be A Part Of The Journey
Walk the camino and pray alongside St. Joseph and ponder his journey with Mary and Jesus, as they did through the desert more than 2000 years ago.
Sponsor a resting place and shelter from the desert sun as the faithful from around the world gather to be inspired by St. Joseph’s Way.
Fr. Daniel was ordained a priest with the Legionaries of Christ on December 22, 2007. He currently serves as chaplain of the Lumen Institute chapter, chaplain of Regnum Christi men in Atlanta, GA, and the chairman of the board of directors for Catholic World Mission. He holds summa cum laude licentiate degrees in philosophy and theology from the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome, Italy. He is currently a doctoral student at Creighton University’s Interdisciplinary Leadership Program.
Fr. Daniel is the author of four published books: The New Fundamentalists (2007), Better with God? (2012), Until Christ be Formed in You (2017) and Journey to Joy: Reflections on the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary (2019).
In 2016, Fr. Daniel survived a heart attack and in 2018 was diagnosed with multiple myeloma cancer. The experience of suffering and brushes with death has colored his outlook on life. He strives to live each day as a gift from God.
Camino San José welcomes every soul of good will who desires to embark on this spiritual encounter with St. Joseph, and live a deep spiritual transformation. The walk features several guided stations each day and provides ample time to ponder St. Joseph’s Way.
For those needing additional time to walk– the group is flexible so you may walk slow or even skip a station. There is always a vehicle available to help accommodate those who may need assistance.
It is an inviting opportunity for every pilgrim to meditate freely on the fatherly figure of St. Joseph; whether meditating on his joys and sorrows, reflecting on his wonders as spiritual father, being grateful for his role as guardian of the Child Jesus and Mary, or by simply remembering his virtues. Once you´ve travelled Camino San José, you will return renewed, as the Sacred Family was renewed on the way to Galilee.
Experience firsthand as a volunteer the work of ministries dedicated to the transformation of the lives of the people of Cuatro Ciénegas. Admire the beauty and majesty of the valley amidst a natural preserve and dotted with magnificent pools originated more than 3.5 billion years ago. Enjoy kayaking, biking, camping, trekking and a variety of experiences from wine tasting to star gazing.
Taste delicious Mexican food, which is part of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of the World.
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If you are unable to join the pilgrimage, you can still be a part of this historic St. Joseph’s Camino and help model the trail for others. Honor a loved one with a dedicated resting place along the way. Provide comfort for those taking the journey and choose to leave your legacy in the village, the reflective desert, or beside gentle waters. The peace and gentleness of St. Joseph’s Way will be remembered by many for generations to come. What an incredible gift to honor a father or new family. Won’t you be a part of contemplation and an example of tender care by helping to build the builders path?
Unfortunately, in all this natural beauty, there is also suffering. Building this pilgrimage is part of a bigger plan to positively transform lives of future generations. Of the 14,000 thousand people living in this tranquil land – half live in poverty. By supporting this pilgrimage or sponsoring a station, you will transform this community both materially and spiritually.