3: On Jesus’ stage
The advent of Jesus’ public ministry arguably was his baptism by his relative John, the itinerant preacher of a new […]
3: On Jesus’ stage Read Post »
The advent of Jesus’ public ministry arguably was his baptism by his relative John, the itinerant preacher of a new […]
3: On Jesus’ stage Read Post »
Tabgha, at the foot of the Mount of Beatitudes, is one of those sites that reminds us that Jesus’ concerns
4: Galilean boatride Read Post »
A Holy Land pilgrimage is a transforming experience. This is not necessarily evident externally, but few pilgrims come home without
5: Transfiguration of the pilgrim Read Post »
One makes many new friends on a pilgrimage. As one shares a profound spiritual journey with others, one becomes close
6: Bethlehem – Joy and Pain Read Post »
When Queen Helena, mother of the newly converted emperor Constantine, came to the Holy Land in the first half of
7: Pagan signposting Read Post »
The Mount of Olives was to Jesus’ times in Jerusalem what the north-western shore of the Sea of Galilee was
8: Jesus HQ in Jerusalem Read Post »
When we think of Mary at the time of the Annunciation, we may well imagine a young country girl, perhaps
9: Where Mary was born Read Post »
Spare a thought for poor Jesus as he pondered whom among his disciples he should pick as the rock on
10: Simon Peter, just like us Read Post »
The inevitable centrepiece of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land is the Via Dolorosa, the Stations of the Cross more
11: Why was Jesus killed? Read Post »