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Light For Our Journey

In addressing the need for reconfiguration of our parish schedules one principal driving force is the age and declining numbers of priests available to celebrate the large number of Masses—many of which are unnecessary given the current Mass attendance figures. As we in Central Services prepare to provide support and direction to the ensuing process […]

Evening prayer in Jaffa

Our final evening prayer was in the Church of St. Peter in Old Jaffa, where tradition says Peter healed Dorcas. Finishing with prayer was a fitting way to end this marvelous pilgrimage through the land of Christ and his disciples. Pray for our safe flight home. – Tel Aviv, Israel, Oct. 21, 2010

Caesarea by the Sea

Father Augustine Inwang, Bishop Denis J. Madden and Father Michael Triplett walk along the shore of the Mediterranean Sea during a quick stop on the final day of the pilgrimage. St. Peter preached at Caesarea and St. Paul was imprisoned there for two years. (Catholic Review photo | Christopher Gunty)

And we’re on our way … (updated)

[Corrects information in first paragraph and adds Scripture reference] By Christopher Gunty Editor@CatholicReview.org We have departed the hotel for our last day of pilgrimage. This morning takes us to Mount Carmel, where Elijah challenged Ba’al. The first reading at the Mass today told the story of Elijah’s epic battle (1Kg 18:20-40). A few more stops […]

Healthy families, holy families

By Christopher Gunty editor@CatholicReview.org Today’s travels centered around the Holy Family, and places where they might have lived. Many of these locations fall into the “traditional” or “legendary” designation, which means that there either is not much evidence to support the claim, or that more than one place makes a claim for the honor. For […]

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