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 Video Here is our leader Steve Ray's video of our day in Bethlehem, Friday, September 23.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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 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 2: Christian Critique Pilgrimage is not unique to Israel of course. To this day, pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in one’s lifetime (if possible) is one of the pillars of Islam. Other religions have analogous expectations or
— Order of St. Luke Prayer Team ———-
The Order of St. Luke prayer team will be under the Red Tent in front of PennyWise offering Laying on of Hands and Anointing Prayer 11:30 to 12:30 on Thursday, December 20th, following the monthly OSL meeting. “Come all ye that are heavy laden”
Bring friends and join us for Christmas Blessings.
Questions – Cherrill 239-887-1939
ChoRuss, which means “Choir of Russia” will be returning to St. Mary’s Church on November 16th at 7:00pm. ChoRuss, a vocal quartet, sings spiritual music from the 19th and 20th centuries which accompanies worship in the Russian Orthodox Church. This music is performed a Capella, as in the tradition of Orthodox music, and does not use musical instruments.
Please mark your calendars and invite your friends to come and enjoy an evening of spiritual music. Admission is free and there will be a goodwill donation.