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This marks the end of our 18-day pilgrimage across Italy and France. It was truly a fruitful and blessed journey. Each of us experienced healing and miracles in our own way, both seen and unseen. For myself, I feel deeply enlightened and renewed. Reflecting on the life of St. Thérèse of Lisieux reminded me that extraordinary holiness can grow from ordinary, simple acts done with great love. During the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a priest encouraged me to live more acts of charity and mercy. These words stayed with me and have now become the guiding theme of my life in 2026. Another beautiful piece of advice I received was this: the closer we grow to God, the simpler our lives become. We begin to focus on what truly matters, instead of chasing after things that fade so quickly. Our youngest son experienced his own miracle at San Giovanni Rotondo. We entrust him to the care of Padre Pio, praying that he will always guide and protect him along his path. Our second son also experienced a ...

This is the last pilgrimage sites before heading back to Singapore the next day. The footsteps of St Therese of Lisieux. Lisieux is a small, quiet town in Normandy, yet it is the heart of one of the greatest saints of modern times—St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus. Walking through Lisieux is like retracing the simple yet powerful footsteps of the  Little Flower . We began at  Les Buissonnets , the family home where Thérèse spent her childhood years after the death of her mother. It was here that her deep love for God took root, shaped by family, prayer, and everyday sacrifices. From there, we visited  the Carmel of Lisieux , where Thérèse entered at just 15 years old. Behind its walls, she lived a hidden life of humility, obedience, and love—offering even the smallest actions to God through what she called  “the Little Way.”  This is also where she died at the age of 24 and where her relics are preserved. We then made our way to  the Basilica of St. Thérèse , ...

The next day, we spent another full day in Paris. As it coincided with Sunday, we attended morning Mass at Église de Passy, a small and beautiful church near the Eiffel Tower. After Mass, we had a lovely chat with Fr. Leo, the co-celebrant from Ireland. Later, we discovered an XXL croissant from Philippe Conticini’s café, famous for its creative and anti-mainstream approach to boulangerie. The croissant was massive—about 1 kg! We bought it and enjoyed it at Trocadéro, right at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Needless to say, it was incredibly filling and ended up serving as our lunch as well. After that, I wanted to visit some  Emily in Paris  filming locations, so we headed over to re-enact a few scenes—from Emily’s apartment to Gabriel’s restaurant. Unfortunately, the famous croissant shop featured in the series had already closed permanently. In the afternoon, we met our relatives at a sports field near the Eiffel Tower. While they played padel, she also took some photos for ...

Nevers has long been on my pilgrimage bucket list. We missed it on our previous trip to France, so this time, we made it a priority—to complete the footsteps of St. Bernadette. We rented a car and drove about three to four hours to Nevers. It is a small, peaceful town in the Burgundy region, not far from Lyon. After arriving, we had lunch at a Thai restaurant near the sanctuary before heading to the Sanctuary of St. Bernadette. This is where she spent the final years of her life at the Convent of Saint-Gildard, and where her incorrupt body now rests. The sanctuary is quiet and serene, an ideal place for reflection and silent prayer. We also visited the small museum on-site, which beautifully presents the life and story of St. Bernadette. It was a simple yet deeply meaningful visit—one that completed our pilgrimage journey and brought her story full circle.