<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[saintdavid]]></title><description><![CDATA[saintdavid]]></description><link>https://www.saintdavid.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:48:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.saintdavid.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[June 16th, 11:47 AM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fr. Ryan’s Homily - Day 5 As we gather on this fifth day of our pilgrimage, we find ourselves in one of the most recognizable churches in the world: the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, known as Sacré-Cœur, overlooking the city of Paris from the heights of Montmartre. This magnificent basilica was built after a period of great turmoil in France during the late nineteenth century. It was conceived as a place of prayer, reparation, and hope—a visible reminder that God’s mercy is greater than...]]></description><link>https://www.saintdavid.org/post/june-16th-11-47-am</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3164c4a18aa507f3c19571</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:04:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1933f3_eb29876c50d94152b13ba29e070cfdff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Father Ryan Saunders</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 16th, 11:54 AM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saint David Parish Pilgrimage – Day 5: Montmartre &#38; the Heart of Paris Today our pilgrims spent the day in one of the most charming and historic corners of Paris—Montmartre, the picturesque hilltop village that has inspired artists, saints, and travelers for centuries. With its winding cobblestone streets, quaint cafés, and stunning views, Montmartre feels more like a small village than a bustling part of one of the world’s largest cities. Towering above the neighborhood is the magnificent...]]></description><link>https://www.saintdavid.org/post/june-16th-11-54-am</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3162fd21920c994c76fa3f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:58:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1933f3_fd03ae2e4d4e40a9aa280cd29601a3b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Father Ryan Saunders</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 15th, 7:55 AM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fr. Ryan’s Homily - Day 4 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 9:36–10:8 St. Peter Church, Arromanches, Normandy As we gather today on Day 4 of our Saint David Parish pilgrimage, we bring with us the experiences, prayers, and graces of these past several days. We have walked in the footsteps of St. Thérèse in Lisieux, climbed to the heights of Mont Saint-Michel, and today we find ourselves here in Normandy, gathered in the beautiful Church of St. Peter in Arromanches. Each stop has...]]></description><link>https://www.saintdavid.org/post/june-15th-1-55-am</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a315d5d53bc3e35ee1669ec</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:28:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1933f3_f76f4f1fc07141479308b7261c29ea63~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Father Ryan Saunders</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 15th, 7:54 AM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saint David Parish Pilgrimage – Day 4 Today marked our final morning in the historic Normandy region, and it was a day filled with prayer, remembrance, and gratitude. We began at Omaha Beach, one of the principal landing sites of the Allied invasion on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Standing on the sands where thousands of brave young men stormed ashore under heavy enemy fire, we were reminded of the tremendous courage and sacrifice that secured freedom for future generations. Looking out over the...]]></description><link>https://www.saintdavid.org/post/june-15th-1-54-am</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3153f021920c994c76d6b6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:59:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1933f3_bdc8bb1cb344432799104f8cade75b69~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Father Ryan Saunders</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 13th, 11:08 PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fr. Ryan’s Homily on Day 3 of the Pilgrimage. Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It is a providential gift that on this third day of our pilgrimage we find ourselves here at Mont Saint-Michel, celebrating Mass in St. Pierre Church, the parish church that has served the people of this remarkable island for centuries. When we arrived at Mont Saint-Michel, we were greeted by a sight unlike any other in the world. Rising from the sea, crowned by the great...]]></description><link>https://www.saintdavid.org/post/copy-of-june-13th-5-06-pm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3152e3a3833966018bb41d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:45:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1933f3_94e75f227de34e2b9e561543bfcb85ba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Father Ryan Saunders</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 13th, 11:06 PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saint David Parish Pilgrimage – Day 3 Today began bright and early… or perhaps more accurately, before bright and early! Many of our pilgrims were awake at “zero dark thirty,” with breakfast scheduled for 5:15 a.m. and our motorcoach departing at 6:00 a.m. for the two-and-a-half-hour journey to one of France’s most breathtaking spiritual treasures: Mont Saint-Michel. Rising dramatically from the sea, Mont Saint-Michel traces its origins to the year 708 when Saint Michael the Archangel...]]></description><link>https://www.saintdavid.org/post/june-13th-5-06-pm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a314f9bd98cc147601dd898</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:42:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1933f3_040c927308334252a0320754d30ba637~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Father Ryan Saunders</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 12th, 10:22 PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Day 2 of the Saint David Parish Pilgrimage Today we walked in the footsteps of one of the Church’s most beloved saints, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the “Little Flower.” Our day began at the Carmelite Carmel where Thérèse lived her vocation alongside her sisters Marie, Pauline, and Céline. In the quiet simplicity of the convent, we experienced the contemplative atmosphere that shaped her spirituality and inspired her “Little Way” of holiness. We also had the opportunity to pray before the wax...]]></description><link>https://www.saintdavid.org/post/june-12th-4-22-pm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a314c236e3aac0bcf9b01a0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:25:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1933f3_ef0110e1f05b49da99814eda902390a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Father Ryan Saunders</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 11th, 10:14 PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[We arrived in Lisieux and had Mass this evening at the Basilica of Saint Therese. More to come!]]></description><link>https://www.saintdavid.org/post/copy-of-june-11th-6-50-am</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a314adb0e52c32cbe2f6236</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:09:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1933f3_6758ca3f68ef46c6be230f5a05a329e0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_526,h_701,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Father Ryan Saunders</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 11th, 12:50 PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arrived in Paris, now off to Lisieux!]]></description><link>https://www.saintdavid.org/post/june-11th-6-50-am</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a31494fa3833966018b9e4a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:08:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1933f3_7fc444b5a8714a3c8a73265f2b59ece8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_370,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Father Ryan Saunders</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 10th, 6:59 PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today we begin an incredible journey of faith as our Saint David Parish Pilgrimage to France gets underway. Over the next several days, we will walk in the footsteps of saints, celebrate Mass in some of the most sacred places in the Church, and entrust our prayers to the Lord through the intercession of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, St. Bernadette, Our Lady of Lourdes, and so many others. From Lisieux and Mont Saint-Michel to Paris and Lourdes, we pray not only for ourselves but for our entire...]]></description><link>https://www.saintdavid.org/post/june-10th-6-59-pm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a31480221920c994c76ba59</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:01:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1933f3_7e0d1ccc70694fcba48916738316b2bb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_381,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Father Ryan Saunders</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>