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Five (really important) Lessons to Learn from St. Joseph
Every June on Father’s Day, we celebrate and recognize fathers across the country. Christian men have a weighted responsibility to be strong fathers, husbands, parish leaders, good stewards in the...
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4 Holy Sites You Won’t Want to Miss on Your Next Holy Land Pilgrimage
Fr. Francesco Patton, OFM, Custos of the Holy Land, shared a video inviting the world to experience a pilgrimage of their own through the Holy Land. Christian Media Center shared the video encouraging...
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Visit the Stella Maris Monastery on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Stella Maris Monastery Located on the west side of Mount Carmel, overlooking the Mediterranean and the city of Haifa, lies the 19th century Stella Maris Monastery and church. The name means “Star of...
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4 Back to School Lessons to Learn from St. Clare of Assisi
September is nearly here, which means school is back in session. In the month of August we celebrated St. Clare of Assisi Feast Day. Believe it or not, St. Clare of Assisi is the patron saint of...
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Milk Grotto – Holy Site Highlight
This special location we will visit on our faith journey lies just a short distance from the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Known as the Milk Grotto, the site is made of hollow, soft, white rock,...
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Dallas Regional Fundraising Gala Benefits Holy Land Christians
On Saturday, September 10, 2022, more than 265 guests attended a regional fundraising dinner at the Dallas Country Club to raise money for the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land’s (FFHL)...
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Cradling Christianity Fundraising Dinner Benefits Christian Minority in the...
Cradling Christianity, a Columbus, Ohio-based nonprofit, held its first in-person fundraising event since the pandemic on September 26, 2022 at Columbus Our Lady of Victory Church to benefit the...
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Church of St. Anne – Holy Site Highlight
Another breathtaking Biblical site on our journey is the Church of St. Anne, the best-preserved Crusader church in Jerusalem. This location marks the home of Jesus’ maternal grandparents, Anne and...
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Restoration at the Holy Sepulchre
Leaders of the churches that promoted the restoration of the flooring of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher met for a presentation on the progress of the work at St. Savior’s Convent in Jerusalem In...
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Bethlehem’s Franciscan Boys Home Celebrates 15th Anniversary
MEDIA ALERT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: October 27, 2022 Sarah Martini 714.795.0124 smartini@ffhl.org Twitter: @FFHL_HQ Facebook: Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land Bethlehem’s...
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Franciscan Boys Home Celebrates 15th Anniversary
In September 2022, the Vatican News published an online article called “The Children’s Home in Bethlehem, a Place of Care to “Learn to Love”. Founded in 2007 and supported by the Franciscan Foundation...
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How the Gift of Education Gives Hope
Most people do not know the extent of the crisis in the Holy Land. The Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land (FFHL) was created to inform and educate the public about the plight of Christians in the...
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It’s Officially Christmas in Bethlehem
Bethlehem Celebrates Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony On December 3, Bethlehem residents and dignitaries experienced holiday joy and the spirit of Christmas at an evening celebration. The local community,...
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Christian Student Education Programs
Unlocking the Door of Opportunity for Holy Land Youth The Christian exodus from the Holy Land can be attributed in large part to a lack of formal education. Without an education, Christians encounter...
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5 Ways to Renew Your Faith During Lent
Lent is a period of 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday and is observed by many Christians around the world, including Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and some Protestant denominations. The origins of...
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Lara’s Story
Lara Moussa Kamar, a 27-year-old accountant and auditor from Jerusalem, sat at her desk, staring at the computer screen in front of her. She had just finished a report, and though she was tired, she...
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Keeping the Spirit of Lent Alive: Supporting the Christian Community in the...
During this season of Lent, we are reminded of the opportunity to renew our hearts, minds, and souls in preparation for Easter. Lent is a time to reflect on our faith, to pray, fast, and respond with...
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5 Things You Should Know About Catholic Devotion During the Holy Month of April
April is a holy month in the Catholic Church, as it marks the season of Easter and the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. During this time, Catholics engage in various devotions and...
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Bringing Hope and Joy to the Holy Land: The Work of the Franciscan Foundation...
The Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land (FFHL) has been supporting the Christian community in the Holy Land for many years, and one of its essential works is the Franciscan Boys Home. The home has...
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The Importance of Devotion to Mary in the Catholic Faith
May is a special month for Catholics around the world, as it is traditionally dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Mary, the mother of Jesus, has played a significant role in the Catholic faith since its...
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