And the Forty Hours Devotion
There are moments in the story of the Church when the Holy Spirit raises up a soul burning with zeal, one who becomes a beacon—drawing others past darkness, doubt, and discouragement toward the radiant heart of Jesus. In the midst of the religious upheavals and spiritual confusion of the sixteenth century, such a light shone in the person of Saint Anthony Zaccaria. He was not a general or king, nor did he command vast armies or wield earthly power. Rather, he was a humble physician and priest whose hidden longing was to see Christ reign once more in hearts grown cold, and the Cross lifted high above the tumult of the world.
At Journeys of Faith, we have spent decades traveling dusty roads, kneeling in echoing churches, and poring over the lives of the saints, drawing close to these men and women who—through their stories—help bridge the chasm between heaven and earth. Today, we invite you on a pilgrimage of the heart to encounter Saint Anthony Zaccaria, “Ap…
