A journey of the soul
This is not just a vacation — it is a journey of the soul, an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the apostles and martyrs who laid the foundations of the Christian faith. From the rocky shores of Malta, where Paul survived a dramatic shipwreck, to the catacombs where the first Christians proclaimed their faith in silence, and all the way to the heart of imperial Rome where the Gospel triumphed over worldly power — every step connects you with the deep roots of our faith.
We invite you to walk through places steeped in sacred history and vibrant testimonies — places where shipwreck became mission, persecution became witness, and the death of martyrs became the seed of the Church. The Book of Acts, chapters 27 and 28, comes alive before your eyes.
“In this way everyone reached land safely.”
— Acts 27:44
San Pawl Milqi — Malta
Where shipwreck became mission
The journey begins at the archaeological site of San Pawl Milqi in Burmarrad, in northern Malta — the place that marks one of the most dramatic episodes in the life of the Apostle Paul. Here, after 14 days of storm on the Mediterranean Sea and a violent shipwreck, Paul and the 276 souls on board reached shore safely. What seemed like a disaster was transformed into one of the apostle's most fruitful missions.
The islanders, far from being hostile, welcomed the shipwreck survivors with remarkable kindness. The Apostle Paul was warmly received and hosted for three days in the home of Publius, the Roman governor of the island. The ruins of the Roman villa discovered here are identified by tradition with the residence of Publius — the place of hospitality that opened the door of the Gospel on this island.
“There was an estate nearby that belonged to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us to his home and showed us generous hospitality for three days. His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him.”
— Acts 28:7-8
Spiritual applications: Be a Publius — practice Christian hospitality without conditions. Pray for the sick with boldness, as Paul did. And, above all, never underestimate a shipwreck — what seems accidental from a human perspective may be God's method of planting you in a new place for mission.
“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.”
— Hebrews 13:2