Walk Where Faith Has Walked: The 2025 Pilgrimage to Rome

By Paul Larsen, Ed-Ventures, Inc.

I have been blessed to travel the world and walk in the footsteps of Jesus and the Apostles. As I have done so the Scriptures have come alive in powerful new ways. My faith has deepened as I’ve stood in the very places where our salvation story unfolded. But not all journeys need a passport. One of those meaningful encounters was much closer to home—the first time I walked into St. James Coffee.

The Spirit of that encounter is exactly why and what I invite you to experience on this extraordinary pilgrimage to Rome with Father Ben Peters. Together, we will step into the sacred story of the Early Church, where the stones still echo the voices of Peter, Paul, Priscilla, and the first followers of Christ. Imagine descending into the catacombs where Christians once gathered in secret, or walking the Appian Way where the Apostles traveled to spread the Gospel. From the Church of Santa Prisca to the Vatican Scavi, this is more than a tour—it’s a journey into the heart of our faith.

This pilgrimage blends Scripture, worship, history, and culture into a profound spiritual experience—“where Scripture meets landscape, where prayer meets place, and where the heart opens in new and unexpected ways.”

Your participation also supports the mission of St. James Coffee, a vital ministry of evangelization and hospitality. Proceeds from this pilgrimage will help keep that mission brewing strong.

Travel with purpose! Come with Father Ben Peters—and return transformed.

For more information, visit Ed-Ventures.com or call Paul Larsen at 507-289-3332—I’ll respond as quickly as I can. Spots are limited. Don’t miss this sacred journey!  

I wonder too where have you encountered Christ or seen the power of the Holy Spirit at work lately in our city?  I have seen it at St. James Coffee

Some of the great sights you'll see on the trip!