June 2010

Our pilgrims spoke over 12 languages and here are all of them sharing the OUR FATHER in their languages. What a beautiful way to show the universality of the one, holy, Catholic and apostolic Church!

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Farewell, Good-bye and God Bless!

by Steve Ray on June 12, 2010

Part I Part II

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Qumran, Masada, Jericho, Dead Sea & Camels

by Steve Ray on June 12, 2010

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Mass at the Tomb of Christ, and much more

by Steve Ray on June 11, 2010

The early morning walk of the Via Dolorosa to the Tomb of Christ for Mass is always the high point on any pilgrimage. Enjoy! Part I (see Part II below) After returning for breakfast we took off for St. Ann’s Church for singing and teaching (perfect acoustics), then to watch Bar Mitzvahs at the Western [...]

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A Group Fun-Run Around Jerusalem’s Walls

by Steve Ray on June 10, 2010

A Fun-Run around the Walls of Old Jerusalem stopping at each gate.

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Day Six: Mount of Olives & Mount Zion

by Steve Ray on June 10, 2010

Day Six, Parts I and II: Mass at Gethsemane, visit to Mount of Olives, Pater Noster Church, Lunch and Mount Zion. Visited Promenade to get expansive “aerial” view of Jerusalem where I gave a 20-minute overview of all of Salvation History. Then to Abby of the Dormitian, the Upper Room and St. Peter in Gallicantu [...]

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Bethlehem Part II, Tuesday

by Steve Ray on June 10, 2010

Part II of our full Bethlehem Day. We finished by going to Hebron to see the tomb of Abraham & Sarah, Isaac & Rebecca, Jacob and Leah in the Machpelah. It was very special to see the city of the Patriarchs and where King David began to be king. We then had a festive dinner [...]

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From Mass at Capernaum to Jerusalem

by Steve Ray on June 7, 2010

Today we started out at Tabgha where Jesus multiplied the loaves and fish — and yes, it WAS a miracle and not just a lot of people learning to share. Then to Capernaum where I gave my talk “Defending the Eucharist” before we had Mass at Peter’s House. Everyone took pictures of the synagogue where [...]

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Last week I ran through Assisi in the footprints of St. Francis. Thought you would enjoy the pictures and videos in this YouTube movie.

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