For thousands of years, pilgrims have spoken of their desire to “go up” to Jerusalem.
They weren’t kidding.
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Today’s find: Shabat
You didn’t want to pick the wrong elevator at our hotel today, particularly if your room’s on one of the upper floors.
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Today’s find: Flood warning
Our witty and intrepid guide, Nasser, has witnessed a lot through the years…as he’s shepherded various groups and pilgrimages throughout Israel.
Even he was surprised, however, to see the water level in the River Jordan today.
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Today’s find: Peter’s perch
For lunch today, I had my eye on a delicious fish from the Sea of Galilee.
And it had its eye on me.
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Today’s find: Celebrant
Judging by the flood of pilgrims we encountered on the town’s exceedingly narrow streets today, more than a few couples have renewed their wedding vows at Cana in Galilee through the years.
Still, something tells me our blessing was unique.
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Today’s find: James Martin SJ
Our pilgrimage leader bumped into an old friend today…atop the Mount of Beatitudes — best-selling author James Martin SJ.
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Today’s find: Druze food
We broke bread with a Druze gentleman at lunchtime, and we were blessed indeed. Continue reading
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Today’s find: Citrus
Our pilgrim bus passed an orange truck on Highway 6, headed north from Tel Aviv on Sunday. Continue reading
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Today’s find: Lofty
Praying with Ps 139, as we arrive in Chicago… Continue reading
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Today’s find: Gait
A certain two-and-a-half-year-old of my acquaintance found a new way to delight this ol’ graybeard the other day.
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Tags: Caeserea Philippi, gait, Galilee, Holy Land, Pilgrimage, self-assurance
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