Lots accomplished today around the Sea of Galilee. I loved giving my talks at all these sites that we visit so infrequently. Mass at Kursi where the demons were cast into the pigs (homily here), Bethsaida the home of Peter, Andrew and Philip and where Jesus healed the blind man. A tour and wine tasting […]

Tremendous day with gorgeous weather, perfect for a pilgrimage! After a delicious breakfast we started the day at Sepphoris where Jesus and Joseph went to work every day building this Roman capital city. We had Mass in the ruins of Saints Joachim and Anna Church where many believed they lived before moving to Jerusalem and […]

A relaxing morning at the Marriott Hotel Resort on the Dead Sea. People enjoyed a leisurely breakfast, floating in the Dead Sea and enjoying the well-maintained pools and gardens. We boarded our bus and drove a few miles to the Hill of Elijah where the Father of the Prophets was assumed into heaven. Then to […]