The Garden of Gethsemane

The Garden of Gethsemane Today we began the journey of Christ’s passion, visiting several churches that mark the steps Christ took from Maundy Thursday through Good Friday. Tomorrow we walk the true Way of the Cross, celebrate the Eucharist at the place

The Garden of Gethsemane2016-09-24T21:35:00+00:00

Steve's Bethlehem Video

Steve's Bethlehem Video Here is our leader Steve Ray's video of our day in Bethlehem, Friday, September 23. 

Steve's Bethlehem Video2016-09-24T01:31:00+00:00

Bethlehem

Bethlehem Today’s blessing was the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. The location has been treasured since the earliest days of our faith. The Empress Helena built a basilica over the site in AD 322. It survived the Persian invasion in the

Bethlehem2016-09-24T00:35:00+00:00

Going up to Jerusalem

Going up to Jerusalem A wonderful full day today. We visited Capernaum where Jesus lived, probably in Simon Peter's home. Both Peter's home and the synagogue where Jesus taught have been excavated. We celebrated Mass at the church built over the site

Going up to Jerusalem2016-09-23T00:24:00+00:00

The Pilgrimage begins in Tiberius

The Pilgrimage begins in Tiberius Our Footprints of God pilgrimage group arrived in Tiberias late Monday afternoon and we began our pilgrimage together with mass at St. Peter’s (Roman Catholic) Church. I was surprised that our Israeli guide was Roman Catholic (rather

The Pilgrimage begins in Tiberius2016-09-22T01:17:00+00:00

A Guide to Jordan – and more

A Guide to Jordan – and more Our guide in Jordan, Emad, is a Jordanian of Bedouin descent and a Muslim. He is married to Josephine, a Filipina Catholic – for whom he asks our prayers as she faces some medical issues.

A Guide to Jordan – and more2016-09-19T19:59:00+00:00

Moses on Mount Nebo

Moses on Mount Nebo Our first stop in Jordan was at Mount Nebo. Moses led the People of Israel out of slavery in Egypt to Mount Sinai where God made a covenant with them and gave them the Law (Torah) summarized in

Moses on Mount Nebo2016-09-19T15:15:00+00:00

Arrived in Israel!

Arrived in Israel! We arrived safely in Israel late afternoon on Wednesday. Our journey was disrupted by our first plane’s mechanical problems (identified before we boarded!) This led to some anxiety and then a more roundabout route that involved a stopover in

Arrived in Israel!2016-09-16T02:15:00+00:00

What is Pilgrimage? Part 4: Representative Pilgrimage

What is Pilgrimage? Part 4: Representative Pilgrimage We tend to think of pilgrimage as something which the individual undertakes, perhaps joining others to give it a corporate dimension.  In Catholic tradition, however, there is one other strand to consider.  Not everyone is

What is Pilgrimage? Part 4: Representative Pilgrimage2016-09-10T19:59:00+00:00

What is Pilgrimage? Part 3: Why go on Pilgrimage?

What is Pilgrimage? Part 3: Why go on Pilgrimage? Pilgrimages draw people for a variety of reasons.  First of all, the holy places themselves evoke a sense of wonder and worship, helping us enter more deeply into the mystery of God. They

What is Pilgrimage? Part 3: Why go on Pilgrimage?2016-09-09T19:52:00+00:00
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