{"product_id":"basilicas-a-pilgrims-guide-to-americas-most-remarkable-catholic-churches-paperback","title":"Basilicas: A Pilgrim's Guide to America's Most Remarkable Catholic Churches - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGrady Connolly\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWalter R. JCL Rossi\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eJames Harvey\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Do not be like superficial sightseers. . . . Tourists do this. Pilgrims, on the other hand, immerse themselves fully in the places they encounter.\" --Pope Francis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePope Francis's call to move beyond sightseeing and into pilgrimage sets the tone for \u003ci\u003eBasilicas: A Pilgrim's Guide to America's Most Remarkable Catholic Churches\u003c\/i\u003e--a breathtaking Catholic travel guide to the sacred beauty, history, and spiritual richness of the Catholic basilicas of the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrady Connolly, known as the Social Thomist, has personally visited every single one of the ninety-four Catholic basilicas in the United States. Drawing on years of travel, prayer, and lived encounter, he offers a Catholic guidebook designed not merely to be admired but to be used. \u003ci\u003eBasilicas\u003c\/i\u003e is as portable as it is beautiful--crafted to slip easily into a backpack, withstand the wear of the road, and accompany readers as they explore the stand-out Catholic churches in this country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasilicas are churches formally designated by the pope as special places of pilgrimage because of their profound spiritual, historical, and cultural significance. While every diocese has a cathedral, a basilica stands apart as a living witness to the faith, sacrifice, and devotion of the community that built it. When approached with prayerful intentionality, even a brief visit to a basilica can become a genuine encounter with Christ and his Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this Catholic travel and pilgrimage guide, you'll discover\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEssential Information for Every Basilica\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClear, accessible details on history, papal designation, and the faithful communities who have shaped each sacred space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStunning Photography of Catholic Churches and Sacred Art\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStriking images that highlight architectural beauty, devotional details, and moments easily missed by the casual visitor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePersonal Encounters and Reflections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThoughtful spiritual insights and firsthand stories drawn from Connolly's journey through America's Catholic basilicas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether the nearest basilica is a flight away or just down the road, \u003ci\u003eBasilicas\u003c\/i\u003e invites you to walk as a pilgrim rather than a tourist. This rich Catholic devotional travel guide opens the door to deeper faith, greater wonder, and a renewed appreciation for the beauty and enduring legacy of Catholicism in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for Catholics seeking meaningful travel, parish groups, pilgrimage planners, OCIA candidates and converts, lovers of Catholic history and architecture, and anyone longing to encounter God through sacred places.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrady Connolly--known as the Social Thomist--has personally visited every one of the more than ninety Catholic basilicas in the United States. Inspired by Pope Francis's call to move beyond sightseeing and into true pilgrimage, this beautifully crafted yet practical Catholic travel guide invites readers into the sacred beauty, history, and spiritual depth of these remarkable churches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a coffee-table book, \u003ci\u003eBasilicas\u003c\/i\u003e is made for travel. Portable, durable, and richly informative, it is designed to slip into a backpack and accompany pilgrims on the road--encouraging prayerful encounter, deeper appreciation, and a fuller immersion in the living faith found within America's basilicas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrady Connolly\u003c\/b\u003e is a content creator, entrepreneur, and the founder of Social Thomist, a social media agency working with Catholic priests, apostolates, and thinkers to evangelize and shape culture online. He works on projects that use social media and technology for human flourishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnolly has traveled to more than twenty countries--creating content, visiting sacred sites, and sharing the joy of the faith online. He is widely known for his Basilica Pilgrimage Across America social media series, which documents visits to America's basilicas and showcases their beauty and spiritual significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnolly earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from The Catholic University of America. His work has been featured in the \u003ci\u003eNational Catholic Register\u003c\/i\u003e and ChurchPOP, and he has appeared as a guest on \u003ci\u003eThe Katie McGrady Show\u003c\/i\u003e on SiriusXM and \u003ci\u003eAve Explores\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnolly resides in Washington, D.C.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonsignor Walter R. Rossi, JCL\u003c\/b\u003e, is the rector at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCardinal James Harvey\u003c\/b\u003e is the archpriest of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.61 x 8.98 x 6.16 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 30, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67893512241304,"sku":"9781646804603","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/jLWGwW9h4H9781646804603.webp?v=1793796690","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobookstore.com\/products\/basilicas-a-pilgrims-guide-to-americas-most-remarkable-catholic-churches-paperback","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}