Blessed Art Thou Tours

08/06/2026

Join us on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje from April 5-15, 2027 with Fr. Tom Weisbecker of St. James, Omaha!! Let me know if you are interested!

06/16/2026

Chrystal Kozol and I were recently interviewed on the Power Up Talk Show with Sandy Spady about Lourdes!! I met Sandy in March of 2022 the very first time I went to Medjugorje. Check out the show here:
https://youtu.be/4y5OIly2vE4?feature=shared

Jolene Jefferies & Chrystal Kozol head up the Lift Them To Lourdes Gala Fundraiser on Sunday, June 28, at The Cloisters on the Platte. As a pilgrim who was blessed to go to Lourdes In October 2024 on a “supportive care pilgrimage” following my open-heart surgery exactly a year earlier, I can only say the experience literally changed my life during a time when I was very sick and really needed to be “lifted up” (see the Catholic Voice article of February 13, 2025, God’s love found anew as Nebraskans travel to Lourdes by Susan Szalewski). This Gala Fundraiser is being organized by a passionate planning team (Chrystal Kozol, Kim Collins, and Jolene Jefferies) with the support of our local priests, Fr. Ben Boyd of St. Bernadette and Fr. Tom Weisbecker of St. James. Fr. Michael Reid of Hanover, PA, will also be joining us as our keynote speaker.

Grab your spot: https://bit.ly/LT2L-Ju...

Jolene Jefferies & Chrystal Kozel head up the Lift Them To Lourdes ...

06/13/2026

Some pictures from our recent trip to Medjugorje with 28 pilgrams. We're going back October 8th through the 20th. GBY
Jolene Jefferies - Group Leader

04/21/2026

Some great times so far in Medjugorje with our pilgrims.

10/29/2025

Join Blessed Art Thou Tours on a one-of-a-kind Hope of the Poor Mission Trip and Pilgrimage to Mexico City, January 29 to February 4, 2026. Experience the love of Our Lady of Guadalupe as she leads us closer to her Son, Jesus Christ, through the poor. Accompanied by Rev. Frank Baumert, Priest of the Archdiocese of Omaha, missionaries Craig Johring and Danny Leger of Hope of the Poor will be leading us to bring the light of Christ into the darkest mission fields. Our registered Group Leader is Jolene Jefferies , Parish Manager of StPatrick Gretna NE.

Our accommodations with Hope of the Poor are in Mexico City at the Convent Real Monastery De Jesus Maria located in the shadow of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This historic convent has humble, clean accommodations and excellent food prepared by the Sisters.

To learn more about the trip itinerary, cost, and related details, go to:
https://blessedartthoutours.com/pilgrimages/

Be sure to attend our upcoming Mexico City Pilgrimage Info Meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gretna. Father Frank will be in attendance. This meeting will last for approximately 90 minutes.

Are you ready to experience Christ in the poor?

10/29/2025

Blessed Art Thou Tours is coordinating an upcoming tour, mission trip and pilgrimage to Mexico City with Hope of the Poor from January 29 to February 4, 2026. We will be visiting and having Holy Mass at Blessed Miguel Pro's Church among many other places, including the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We are looking forward to staying at the Convent and will be serving the poor at the homeless women’s shelter, the orphanage, and the street kids. We hope you consider going with us!! Let us know if you are interested. Go to blessedartthoutoyrs.com for more information!

On November 23, 1927, Father Miguel Pro walked from his cell to the courtyard where the firing squad awaited, with the photographer ready at hand. The pictures show a confident and courageous Father Miguel Pro, kneeling before his executioners, facing them without a blindfold, forgiving them, blessing them, holding a rosary in one hand, and a crucifix in the other. He cried out, “May God have mercy on you! May God bless you! Lord, You know that I am innocent! With all my heart I forgive my enemies!” He then rose, faced the firing squad, extended his arms as if on a cross, and prayed in a loud voice, “Viva Cristo Rey!” After the shots rang out, Father Pro was still alive, so one of the soldiers came forward and shot him point-blank.

When the pictures and story appeared the following day, the Mexican people were deeply inspired by their young martyr. Though publication in the papers was meant to be a deterrent to the Cristeros, the pictures and story had the opposite effect. An estimated 40,000 people lined the streets for Father Pro’s funeral procession. Even though neither a Catholic funeral Mass nor the rites of burial were permitted, an estimated 20,000 Cristeros prayed at the cemetery as his body was buried.

Blessed Miguel Pro fell in love with his Lord during a time of extreme persecution. Rather than shying away from his faith, he prayed and fulfilled his priestly ministry with courage and love. His life culminated with a choice either to be bitter or to forgive and hope in his God. He chose the latter. May his life and witness inspire all who are persecuted for their faith, and may his prayers assist you on your own journey when times are rough. The following prayer was written by Blessed Miguel in his journal shortly before his death:

Prayer: I believe, O Lord; but strengthen my faith … Heart of Jesus, I love Thee; but increase my love. Heart of Jesus, I trust in Thee; but give greater vigor to my confidence. Heart of Jesus, I give my heart to Thee; but so enclose it in Thee that it may never be separated from Thee. Heart of Jesus, I am all Thine; but take care of my promise so that I may be able to put it in practice even unto the complete sacrifice of my life.

Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

09/12/2025

You are invited to participate in a life-changing pilgrimage to Medjugorje (in Bosnia-Herzegovina) from April 13-23, 2026. For the first five nights, we will stay at the Two Hearts Hotel near the Blue Cross and Apparition Hill. For the following four nights, we will stay at the visionary, Mirjana Soldo’s Pansion near the Two Hearts. Our Spiritual Director is Rev. Tom Weisbecker, Pastor of St. James (Omaha). Our registered group leader is Jolene Jefferies, Parish Manager of St. Patrick (Gretna). To learn more about the trip itinerary, cost, and related details, see the flyer here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m7lNPbVrT6kjAXGdvug52IApXI2qp9Hf/view?usp=sharing
Please be sure to attend our upcoming Medjugorje Pilgrimage Info Meeting on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 6:30 PM at St. James in Omaha in the Parish Center. Father Tom will be in attendance. How will you respond to our Blessed Mother’s loving invitation?

05/07/2025

In March 2022, a strong call from Our Blessed Mother led Bruce and me (Jolene) to Medjugorje. After a powerful experience, we dreamed of starting a tour company. I returned in October 2022 and again with Bruce in March 2023. In April 2024, I led a successful pilgrimage with Bruce, a priest friend, and 13 other pilgrims. During a silent retreat in August 2024, Our Lord and Our Lady confirmed it—Blessed Art Thou Tours was born. ✨🙏

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