Live Like Mother Mary, Saying ‘Yes’ to God
A visit to the Basilica of the Assumption reminded me of the importance of following Mary’s lead.
Results from Tag: 'holy land pilgrimage'
How Holy Sites Prompt Spiritual Reflection for Catholics — Including in the Holy Land
A college-age journalist visits the ‘land of new beginnings.’
Ceasefire Brings Hope to Lives Connected to Holy Land Tourism
Airlines have begun to resume flights to Israel that have been suspended due to the military conflicts that ensued after Hamas’ attack in October 2023.
Cardinal Filoni Warns That Christians in the Holy Land are Feeling the Dearth of Pilgrims
In a YouTube Italian video posted by Vatican News, the Cardinal said that “the lack of pilgrims has been weighing very heavily on them [Christians].”
In Ancient Holy Land, Biblical Wonders Are Still Being Uncovered
From Christ’s ‘city on a hill’ to the ‘pilgrim’s road’ from the Pool of Siloam to the Temple Mount, archaeological endeavors in Israel hold historical promise for contemporary believers.
The Saving Balm of Beauty: Of Mosaics, Art and a Prayerful Heart in the Holy Land
In the land of Jesus, beauty is everywhere, in churches, mosaics and God’s creation.
If You Visit the Holy Land, Get a Trustworthy Guide to Lead the Way
‘Send your light and your fidelity, that they may be my guide. Let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place of your dwelling.’ (Psalm 43)
Holy Week in the Holy Land: Return of Pilgrims Is a Welcome Sight
Only relatively small numbers have arrived so far compared to pre-pandemic numbers, but their presence provides cautious optimism for the tourist-dependent local Christian community.
Day 4 in #HolyJordan: Looking at the Promised Land with Moses at Mt. Nebo
The Register's Peter Jesserer Smith went on a Year of Mercy pilgrimage, Oct. 7-15, in the Holy Land of Jordan.
Day 3 in #HolyJordan: Our Faith Builds on the Holy Land’s Living Stones
The Register's Peter Jesserer Smith is on a Year of Mercy pilgrimage, Oct. 7-15, in the Holy Land of Jordan.
