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Join Janet and Steve Ray at sea this fall! FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE OCTOBER 21 – NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Don’t miss the original “seminar at sea” with Janet and Steve Ray! This incredible itinerary was developed by Steve to share the story of the Bible with you. If the Church was born in Israel, it grew up in Turkey and Greece. Step back in time and walk in the footprints of St. Paul! St.

We received the following from our agent and guide in Israel: Unfortunately, the situation here is not stabilizing. While some headlines may suggest limited timelines, the broader regional indicators point in a different direction. The United States’ request for its citizens to depart from approximately fourteen countries in the Middle East is not incidental — it reflects concern about what may be developing rather than what has already occurred. Additionally, the opening of the northern

Well, this marvelous pilgrimage has come to an end. It went flawlessly, everyone felt secure and safe, the children had a blast, especially sharing it all together, and we’re looking forward to coming back again with another group in April. Enjoy these comments and recollections and goodbyes.

Everyone considers this “the fun day“. After breakfast, we drive to the Notre Dame Center for Mass. Then it’s down 4250 feet from the top of Jerusalem to the Jordan River which is the lowest place on the face of the earth where John the Baptist was baptizing. We renewed our baptismal vows and prayed the 1st Luminous Mystery. Floating in the Dead Sea and riding camels was an a blast, especially the kids! Jericho

These great pilgrims have earned a little free time and today the reward arrived. A busy morning but the late afternoon and evening free. A lot of them have things they want to do and others just want to rest. We start with Gethsemane where Amer and I give our talks before Mass at 9 AM, seated around the rock where Jesus sweat drops of blood. We see olive trees over 2000 years old. Then

Early morning walking the Via Dolorosa touching the top of Calvary and Mass at the Tomb of Christ. Back to the hotel for breakfast and then off to visit Pater Noster and Saint Peter in Gallicantu. Dinner on the roof at the Notre Dame Center.