The document provides a detailed summary of a pilgrimage to various holy sites in Israel and Jerusalem. It describes visits to King David's Tomb, St. Peter in Galicantu, the Mount of Olives, Gethsemane Garden, the Via Dolorosa path, the Holy Sepulchre, Western Wall, the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus, Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Dead Sea, Jericho, Emmaus, and the Mediterranean Sea. It also discusses the political tensions between Israel and Palestine and checkpoints between areas. The pilgrimage allowed participants to walk in Jesus' footsteps and reflect on important biblical events at the locations they occurred.
Life of Jesus Christ juxtaposed in the Holy land - Israel and PalestineJoel Oleson
This session attempts to show places and scenes from the Life of Jesus Christ juxtaposed in the Holy land modern Israel and Palestine.
Annunciation in Nazareth
Birth – Bethlehem
Escape to Egypt
Growing up - Nazareth
Temple in Jerusalem
Baptism at River Jordan
Atonement in Gethsemane - Mount of Olives
Miracles and Calling Apostles - Sea of Galilee
Death on Calvary / Golgotha – Skull Hill & Sepulcher
Resurrection from the Garden Tomb
The Monastery of Ostrog is a monastery of the Serb Orthodox Church located along the almost vertical cliff, high on the mountain call Ostroska greda (beams of Ostrog) with a view of the plains Bjelopavlici. It is in north part of Montenegro near Niksic, near village Bogetici.
Ostrog Monastery is dedicated to Sveti Vasilije Ostroski – Saint Basil of Ostrog who is his founder (17th century). He was buried there, and proclaimed a saint miracle worker. His body rests in a cave in the church. The monastery was rebuilt 1923-1926 after the fire, which had been spared cave churches. They represent a major heritage value... Ostrog Monastery is the most popular pilgrimage place in Montenegro. Ostrog Monastery complex comprises two parts, the first of which, the larger lower monastery is situated around the Church of the Holy Trinity, built in 1824, containing the majority of the monastic residences, including the Dormitory.
The white, rock-hewn upper Ostrog Monastery, a tough tiny 3 km walk uphill (accessible by car also), holds two diminutive cave-churches, one of which, the Holy Cross, features some splendid rock-painted frescoes by the great seventeenth-century Serbian artists-fresco painters Jovan and Radul, depicting revered saints (including St Sava and one of St Basil), scenes from the life of Christ, and religious holidays.
"Step 2" to the Spiritual Pilgrimage with Bishop Oscar Cantu to the Holy Land and Rome, 2011. We invite you to learn more by visiting www.pilgrimcenterofhope.org
Life of Jesus Christ juxtaposed in the Holy land - Israel and PalestineJoel Oleson
This session attempts to show places and scenes from the Life of Jesus Christ juxtaposed in the Holy land modern Israel and Palestine.
Annunciation in Nazareth
Birth – Bethlehem
Escape to Egypt
Growing up - Nazareth
Temple in Jerusalem
Baptism at River Jordan
Atonement in Gethsemane - Mount of Olives
Miracles and Calling Apostles - Sea of Galilee
Death on Calvary / Golgotha – Skull Hill & Sepulcher
Resurrection from the Garden Tomb
The Monastery of Ostrog is a monastery of the Serb Orthodox Church located along the almost vertical cliff, high on the mountain call Ostroska greda (beams of Ostrog) with a view of the plains Bjelopavlici. It is in north part of Montenegro near Niksic, near village Bogetici.
Ostrog Monastery is dedicated to Sveti Vasilije Ostroski – Saint Basil of Ostrog who is his founder (17th century). He was buried there, and proclaimed a saint miracle worker. His body rests in a cave in the church. The monastery was rebuilt 1923-1926 after the fire, which had been spared cave churches. They represent a major heritage value... Ostrog Monastery is the most popular pilgrimage place in Montenegro. Ostrog Monastery complex comprises two parts, the first of which, the larger lower monastery is situated around the Church of the Holy Trinity, built in 1824, containing the majority of the monastic residences, including the Dormitory.
The white, rock-hewn upper Ostrog Monastery, a tough tiny 3 km walk uphill (accessible by car also), holds two diminutive cave-churches, one of which, the Holy Cross, features some splendid rock-painted frescoes by the great seventeenth-century Serbian artists-fresco painters Jovan and Radul, depicting revered saints (including St Sava and one of St Basil), scenes from the life of Christ, and religious holidays.
"Step 2" to the Spiritual Pilgrimage with Bishop Oscar Cantu to the Holy Land and Rome, 2011. We invite you to learn more by visiting www.pilgrimcenterofhope.org
"Step 2" to a Spiritual Pilgrimage with Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller and Bishop Oscar Cantu to Rome & Assisi, 2011, for the pallium ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica.
Mabuhay!
There are many who are unable to participate in the Holy Week tradition of visiting 7 Churches and doing the Way of the Cross, for all sorts of reasons.
Some may be far from home in the Americas, in the Middle East, Europe, Asia or elsewhere around the world, while others are confined to their homes due to old age or illness and still others may be at work.
We have therefore prepared a small touch of home for Holy Week to offer you the opportunity to visit 7 historic churches on Panay Island and elsewhere with two Stations of the Way of the Cross at each church to help with your Holy Week observances.
A verse by verse commentary on John chapter 21 dealing with Jesus and the miraculous catch of fish followed by breakfast with Jesus on the beach with the disciples, Jesus reinstates Peter and John concludes his gospel by writing that the world could not contain all that could be written about Jesus.
gospel
The Pilgrim's Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come is a 1678 Christian allegory written by John Bunyan.
Originally published: 1678
Author: John Bunyan
Original language: English
Country: England
Genres: Allegory, Novel, Travel literature, Christian Fiction, Christian literature, Religious Fiction
Adaptations: Pilgrim's Progress: Journey to Heaven (2008), Pilgrim's Progress (1979)
"Step 2" to a Spiritual Pilgrimage with Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller and Bishop Oscar Cantu to Rome & Assisi, 2011, for the pallium ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica.
Mabuhay!
There are many who are unable to participate in the Holy Week tradition of visiting 7 Churches and doing the Way of the Cross, for all sorts of reasons.
Some may be far from home in the Americas, in the Middle East, Europe, Asia or elsewhere around the world, while others are confined to their homes due to old age or illness and still others may be at work.
We have therefore prepared a small touch of home for Holy Week to offer you the opportunity to visit 7 historic churches on Panay Island and elsewhere with two Stations of the Way of the Cross at each church to help with your Holy Week observances.
A verse by verse commentary on John chapter 21 dealing with Jesus and the miraculous catch of fish followed by breakfast with Jesus on the beach with the disciples, Jesus reinstates Peter and John concludes his gospel by writing that the world could not contain all that could be written about Jesus.
gospel
The Pilgrim's Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come is a 1678 Christian allegory written by John Bunyan.
Originally published: 1678
Author: John Bunyan
Original language: English
Country: England
Genres: Allegory, Novel, Travel literature, Christian Fiction, Christian literature, Religious Fiction
Adaptations: Pilgrim's Progress: Journey to Heaven (2008), Pilgrim's Progress (1979)
INNER FAITH TRAVEL is a non-denominational Christian travel company, established to serve the travel needs of the Church. Early morning arrival TEL AVIV ISRAEL, where we will be met by Inner Faith Travel representatives and transported to our hotel. Afternoon sojourn at the ancient Port of Joppa, home of Simon the Tanner.
SEE ISRAEL THROUGH JEWISH EYES TOUR” with LAWRENCE HIRSCHInnerFaith Travel
INNER FAITH TRAVEL is a non-denominational Christian travel company, established to serve the travel needs of the Church. Early morning arrival TEL AVIV ISRAEL, where we will be met by Inner Faith Travel representatives and transported to our hotel. Afternoon sojourn at the ancient Port of Joppa, home of Simon the Tanner.
The Real Meaning of Traveling to the Holy City as a ChristianCoral Travel & Tours
If you want to deepen your relationship with Jesus and better understand the roots of your Christian faith, here are some places you can visit and some activities you can do during your tour of Israel.
INNER FAITH TRAVEL is a non-denominational Christian travel company, established to serve the travel needs of the Church. We are featuring Jerusalem, Galilee, Nazareth, Ancient Acco, Dead Sea, Masada, Beer Sheba, & Petra (jordan) with Pastor Tony Hallo.
Exploring Israel's Rich History: Top Historical Sites and Museums | Coral Tra...Coral Travel & Tours
Israel's rich historical, cultural, and political tapestry enriches the country, and it is home to many historic monuments that are necessary for anybody who wants to learn more about the country's extensive past. Explore this blog for more information about the greatest places in Israel.
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The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
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The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
1. King David’s Tomb
Interestingly, holy places for the Jews still require men and
women to be separated and men had to cover their heads
with paper Yamakas.
2. St. Peter in Galicantu (Crowing
Rooster)
This is the place where Peter denied knowing Jesus for the third
time.
This was also the place where Jesus was led up to the house of
Caiaphas, the high priest, who held Jesus in a pit/cave overnight
after interrogating him. We were led down a long path of stairs
to enter the pit area. While the pit is a clean and well lit place
now, it was very easy to imagine how dark, dirty and scary it
must have been for our Lord.
As we ascended, out of the pit into the garden area of Caiaphas
house, we could see the original set of stairs, which are over
2,000 years old. Jesus took these very steps down from the
Upper Room to get to the Garden of Gethsemane and then was
led up the same steps after being arrested to get to the High
Priest’s palace.
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11. Mount Olives and Patre Noster
Shrine
Next we went to the Patre Noster Shrine which
commemorates the “Our Father” in languages from around
the world.
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14. Mount of Olives along the Palm
Sunday Path
We then walked down the Mount of Olives along the Palm
Sunday path, stopping once at the Church of Dominus Flevit
which means “The Lord Wept” and came to the bottom of the
path right at the Garden of Gethsemane. Along the path,
there was a panoramic view of Jerusalem which gave us a
wide perspective on Jesus’s movements during that last
week of his life.
(Luke 19:41)
15. When Jesus wept over Jerusalem this was what he saw.
From this vista point we could easily locate Antonia
Palace, Upper Room, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre
16. Garden of Gethsemane and the
Church of Agony
This is the site where Jesus spent His last few moments
before He was taken to be crucified
We arrived in the evening after dinner for a special
opportunity which was only afforded to our group. We had
some private time to sit and meditate in the garden during
twilight, right among the same olive trees that were there
2000 years ago. This was a deeply privileged and moving
time which continued as we entered the church for adoration
at the Church of Agony there at the Garden, which surrounds
the rock Jesus prayed at.
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21. Via Dolorosa
This morning we had to get up very early, at 5:00 am, to begin
our journey through the maze of walkways in old Jerusalem to
the Via Dolorosa. At the beginning of this path is Pilate’s
Fortress where Jesus was condemned to death. From
there, Jesus was forced to carry his own cross to
Golgotha, where he was to be crucified. We journeyed along
the same path. The walkways were made of uneven
cobblestones, periodic stairs and open market places and
shops.
This is not unlike the experience Jesus had. Our group carried
a large cross that took up to six people to carry at a time through
the Via Dolorosa where we sang and observed the Stations of
the Cross. Talk about bringing a yearly event during the Easter
season to life! One could not help but think about Jesus’
suffering and how Mary must have felt knowing her son was
walking towards his death.
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30. Holy Sepulchre
We ended our journey at the Holy Sepulchre, which is the
Basilica that was built surrounding the place of crucifixion
and the tomb. We had Mass at the closest physically
possible location to the place of crucifixion inside the Roman
sanctuary which is where he was nailed to the cross.
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35. Less than 250 feet away, was the tomb that held Jesus’
body. We were allowed to go through both rooms of the
cave, four at a time and say a quick prayer. As a side note,
Tom and I carried a photo of Jessica throughout our journey
in the Holy Land and placed it upon the place of Jesus’
crucifixion and resurrection. We held hands and said a
prayer of healing and comfort for our sweet, little girl.
36. Interesting fact:
The Church is shared by six different dominations, Roman
Catholic, Greek
Orthodox, Assyrian, Armenian, Ethiopian, and Coptic. The
division of these factions is great. For example, the Roman
Catholics control the entrance to the tomb from 8-10:00 am
and then the Greek Orthodoxes take over from 10:00-noon
and so on. Another example is that on the outside of the
church, way up high, is a ladder. This ladder is leaning
against the building on a landing going towards a
window. This ladder has been in this location since
1886. The problem? The ladder is located between two
governing areas of the church i.e. one leg is on the Roman
Catholic side and the other on the Armenian side – thereby
not allowing either side to remove the ladder!
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38. After leaving the Basilica, we took a group picture and this
marked the highlight and pinnacle of the pilgrimage.
39. Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
Before ending the day’s formal events, we visited the
Western Wall (Wailing Wall) and were given the opportunity
to offer personal prayers. This is done at the wall, with men
divided from women. The wall is the only remaining piece of
the Temple which was destroyed in 70AD.
40. Church of Saint Martha, Mary and
Lazarus
Today, we went to the Church at the home of Lazarus,
Martha and Mary, and celebrated Mass. The gardens
surrounding the church were very lush and beautiful. The
acoustics in the church were great for hymns but for some
made it hard to hear the liturgy. This is another church built
by Antonio Berlucci last century. There were frescoes
depicting the visit Jesus made to Lazarus’ house with Martha
and Mary, and the raising of Lazarus. After Mass, those who
wished to see the tomb of Lazarus were able to actually go
down into it briefly.
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46. Qumran and Dead Sea Scrolls
After lunch, we visited Qumran to hear about the Dead Sea
scrolls. It was scorching hot. Less than half an hour from
Jerusalem, this is smack dab in the middle of the desert and
it was 104◦ F. It was hard to believe that anyone would
choose to live in such an environment, but the Essenes
did. In 1947, a shepherd accidentally found the cisterns
which contained the scrolls – a truly remarkable find which
contained fragments from each of the Old Testament books
(except Esther) and many other documents.
47. Dead Sea
The Dead Sea marks the lowest point on the planet. The water
is so salty that no living thing can survive. Ok, Tom is making
this sound boring! The Dead Sea was super fun! We walked
through a rocky, muddy shore out into the water. Yes, I even
went in! There were warning signs everywhere saying you
could only float on your back and not to submerge your head,
accidently swallow water or get the water into your eyes. If you
did you need to seek medical attention immediately. They were
not kidding; the life guard continually called out to warn
people. Tom and I got into the water and got about out to our
knees. Being as cautious as we are, we immediately sat down
and our legs shot out from underneath us and we began to
float. It was the weirdest thing. You could barely bring your legs
back underneath you! Father Brendan had a group of us
floating at the same time and decided that it would be fun to do
synchronized swimming by sticking our legs all up in the air at
the same time – right then left - Super fun and light hearted!
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49. Jericho
Our last visit of the day was a drive through Jericho. We
stopped at place that was thought to be the area where the
Sycamore tree that Zacchaeus climbed was located. I was a
bit bummed that we didn’t get a chance to get out of the bus
for my picture since Zacchaeus has been one of favorite
people in the Bible. Why? I cannot tell you but I remember
the song well and actually sang it for the whole bus!
Zacchaeus was a wee little man,
a wee little man was he;
He climbed up in the Sycamore tree
for the Lord he wanted to see .
And Jesus said “Zacchaeus, you come down!”
For I am going to your house today;
I am going to your house today
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51. Emmaus
The final stop of the pilgrimage portion of our trip was in
Emmaus, where we stopped at a monastery and
church. Emmaus is at the end of the road along which the
risen Christ was encountered, but not immediately
identified, by two disciples within a week after the
resurrection. It was in the breaking of the bread that they
recognized Jesus.
Father Brendan’s words at the church added a poignant and
powerful punctuation to our spiritual journey during our
pilgrimage. He left us with words to remember about Christ
meeting the two disciples right where they were and the
importance for us to do the same as we share the
recollections and lessons from our journey with our friends
and acquaintances back home.
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54. A particular painting, in the church which was clearly aging
and in need of restoration, caught my attention as the image
of Christ was clearly obscured, offering a visible metaphor for
the two disciples’ lack of recognition on the Emmaus road.
58. Israeli/Palestinian
The history that our tour guide, Johnny, gave us explained in ways that
we could relate to about the factors that led to and are going on
between Israel and the Palestinian state. In order to complete this
journey, we had to drive in and out of the West Bank, through
checkpoints, and into the region where you can actually see a massive
wall erected by the Israeli government which is reminiscent of pictures
we’ve seen of the Berlin wall. These walls surround Palestinian areas
that have been known for their anti-Israeli actions and the holy city of
Bethlehem falls under this category.
Our guide described it as “Swiss Cheese.” Israel has declared the West
Bank as Israeli territory and therefore currently has control of this
recognized Palestinian area. Due to the walls, the Israeli government
completely controls who can leave the area. Many students have not
been granted permission to continue to attend school in the nearby city
of Jerusalem. Also, Jerusalem is the location of medical services for
which these people also have to ask permission from the government to
exit Bethlehem.
I think we were all intrigued as we crossed over into the West Bank and
into Bethlehem this morning; however, there was a lot more tension this
evening as we returned and had to cross over the border. The Israeli
soldiers entered our bus with automatic weapons checking for
Bethlehem citizens.
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62. Sadly, this situation has caused many of the Christian
families to flee the Holy Land of Bethlehem. There is no
industry for these people and we were strongly encouraged
not to buy souvenirs from the Arab people.