Day 8, Part 1: Jesus' Jerusalem, Renewal at Site of Jesus' Baptism, Jericho, Reading a Newpaper in Dead Sea, Camel Rides

Great last day, part one. Mass to bless religious items. Driving down 4,250 feet to the lowest place on the face of the earth. Renewal of baptismal vows where John…

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Weeping at Gethsemane, Praying at Mount of Olives, Praying for Priests in Upper Room, Descending into Jesus' Prison

Another great day. Lots going on in Jerusalem as they celebrated the unification of Jerusalem. So we revised our itinerary and it worked great! We started with Mass at Gethsemane.…

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Mass on Calvary followed by Mass IN the Tomb! Wow! Via Dolorosa, Birthplace of Mary, Western Wall, Meeting with the Bishop of Jerusalem and more

It was a rich day, very full. It started with a wake-up call at 4:15 so we could leave at 4:45. Everyone thanked us later :-) The streets of Jerusalem…

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