Come with us through the cobblestone pathways of Rome as Joan and her friend Jacob Stein, a Nebraskan turned Italian local, unveil the spiritual significance of the Roman station churches. With each step, we trace the footsteps of countless pilgrims throughout a storied 1600-year-old Lenten tradition, finding profound connections to the martyrs and the very roots of our faith.  Imagine the early morning walks to churches like St. Paul's Outside the Walls, a commitment that is shared amongst American seminarians and priests who study in Rome and the global Catholic community that calls Rome home. Jacob's own transformative experience with a station church during a high school pilgrimage ignited a passion that he now aims to share with the world, bringing Rome's solemn Lenten journey to life through the stories, photos, and videos posted on his platforms.  As we prepare for Easter, Jacob generously extends an invitation to a virtual tour of these hallowed grounds, an offering that complements our podcast with a visual embrace of Rome's holy spaces. In this time of Lent, we are reminded of the essence of fasting and the introspection it calls for. Let's walk this pilgrimage together this Lent, enriched by the history and beauty of Rome's station churches. Jacob's work can be found  www.RomanStationChurch.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz7lOHRSsZiDBig_2jFZGDw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruxstationalis/ Facebook: facebook.com/cruxstationalis