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It was sad to see the pilgrims leave. Emotional hugs and farewells. But today, our last day, was marvelous. We started out with Mass at the Church of the Visitation. I gave my popular talk on Mary the Ark of the New Covenant and how this message is embedded in the Gospel of Luke. Then [...]

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by Steve Ray on February 4, 2012

What a great day. Weather much nicer with sun and good temperatures. Mass at Gethsemane. Songs and prayers everywhere else. Group is doing well and all are thrilled with the trip and often moved to tears.

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Via Dolorosa to Calvary to Mass at the Tomb

by Steve Ray on February 3, 2012

Up at 4 AM!! Following the footprints of Our Lord as he carried his cross through the streets of Jerusalem. Visit the place where he was crucified at Calvary, also called Golgotha. Join us for Mass inside the Tomb of Christ. Then visit St. Ann’s, the birthplace of Our Lady, the Pools of Bethesda where [...]

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Full Day in Incredible, Biblical Bethlehem

by Steve Ray on February 2, 2012

From shopping to support the Christians, to touching the place where Jesus was born, from Mass in the cave where the shepherds heard the announcement from the angels to eating the Passover lamb and dancing in Samer’s Restaurant. Join us on this virtual day to Bethlehem.

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See today’s video HERE

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From Galilee thru Samaria to Jerusalem

by Steve Ray on February 1, 2012

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Pilgrimage Day 3: Peter: Rock, Keys, Shepherd, Pope

by Steve Ray on January 31, 2012

Check out our video thru Galilee, especially following Peter commissioned as Rock, shepherd and given the keys! Enjoy!

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Bethlehem 2011 By Joe Marmion Pilgrim on October 28, 2011 Pilgrimage Pictures taken in Bethlehem’s Chapel of the Angels My favorite line in Joe’s poem, is the last line. Remember that day he took fresh straw and swept the clods and dung away to clear a place for his wife to lay? She was the [...]

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Walking with Christ to the Cross and Resurrection

by Steve Ray on November 3, 2011

Part 1: It is always amazing to start the Via Dolorosa, the Way of Sorrows at 5:00 AM and end up touching the top of Calvary and then having Mass in the Holy Tomb of Christ. Wow! Part 2: Visiting the place of Mary’s birth and the place where Jesus healed the crippled man in [...]

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