Tandoori and the Quran

Tandoori and the Quran On our second day in New York we had take out from a new Indian restaurant on Madison Ave, Bawarchi. Lovely Chicken Tikka Masala (the national dish of England), lamb vindaloo (which I didn’t dare touch) and wonderful

Tandoori and the Quran2017-06-02T21:18:00+00:00

There are two seas in Palestine

There are two seas in Palestine We are heading home today. Here is a meditation on the seas of the Jordan River that someone shared with us on our Pilgrimage.  There are two seas in Palestine. One is fresh, and fish are in

There are two seas in Palestine2016-09-27T14:51:00+00:00

Jerusalem

Jerusalem Today was the powerful climax of our wonderful pilgrimage. At 5:00 am, the city still quiet and still, we walked the Via Dolorosa, the original Stations of the Cross. We have documented evidence for Christians walking this walk from the fourth

Jerusalem2016-09-26T01:01:00+00:00

Steve's Saturday Video

Steve's Saturday Video Here is our leader Steve Ray's video of our day around Jerusalem, Saturday, September 24. 

Steve's Saturday Video2016-09-25T13:09:00+00:00

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

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

Apocrypha? Deuterocanonical?

Apocrypha? Deuterocanonical?   Recently in church we have had some readings from the Book of Sirach, sometimes called Ecclesiasticus.  It is in a part of the Bible called the Apocrypha or Deuterocanonical Books. Our bibles place these books between the Old and

Apocrypha? Deuterocanonical?2016-08-31T22:33:00+00:00

Why requiem masses?

Why requiem masses?   Requiem masses are offerings of the Eucharist for the faithful departed. The name comes from the traditional introit (entrance verse) "Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine" – "Grant them eternal rest, O Lord". This picks up on Paul’s teaching about

Why requiem masses?2016-08-30T01:42:00+00:00
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