Thorns on the Mount of Beatitudes

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Terry was sitting beside her husband at the outdoor Mass we attended on the Mount of Beatitudes. She leaned into Chris’ side and felt the joy of praying the Mass with him, the enormity of hearing the words of the…

The God Quest: Traveling to Bethlehem this Advent

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When one stands in Bethlehem and looks out over Shepherds’ Field, the stories rise to the surface and people of faith cannot help but stand in awe, remembering.

Faith on the Move: Diana von Glahn

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Although we’ve never met in person, I’m a huge fan of the work of “The Faithful Traveler”, Diana von Glahn. Diana has translated her passion for faith and travel into a means of serving in the New Evangelization. A true…

The Faithful Traveler in the Holy Land: Episode 1

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In Episode 1 of The Faithful Traveler in the Holy Land, we join Diana von Glahn for a visit to Mount Carmel, the Dead Sea and Nazareth.

Food Meets Faith in the Holy Land

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Tourist’s note: I’m happy to help spread the word about a great pilgrimage being planned by my good friend Jeff Young, “The Catholic Foodie”. Having been to Israel and knowing Jeff as I do, I can tell you that …

Holy Land Video Tour, Part II – Bethlehem

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In early 2012, I was blessed to travel to Israel with the Catholic Press Association as a guest of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism. One member of our group of traveling journalists was Dennis Sadowski, a talented reporter for …

Holy Land Video Tour, Part 1

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In early 2012, I was blessed to travel to Israel with the Catholic Press Association as a guest of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism.…

Israel Day 2: Jaffa, Caesarea, Haifa, Nazareth

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Today was an amazing and full day of touring and praying around Israel. As I write this in the lobby of my Nazareth hotel, I am definitely feeling the lack of sleep, but my heart is full of peace and…

Israel Day 1: Arriving in Tel Aviv

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While I’m getting this new site set up, I will be sharing some travel archives from previous adventures. Enjoy. LMH…