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Greet Jesus on Palm Sunday in Jerusalem
Holy Week in Jerusalem begins with a solemn Mass and liturgy in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher. Pilgrims from around the world join with the local faithful in procession with palm branches singing...
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Journey through Holy Thursday in Jerusalem 1/3
Christ’s Passion – the events leading up to and through His death and resurrection – didn’t happen all in one place. From the Last Supper He shared with His Apostles, to his prayer in the Garden and...
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Journey through Holy Thursday in Jerusalem 2/3
The Garden of Gethsemane and the Rock of Agony Every year, the Franciscans, together with faithful from all over the world, commemorate the prayers and agony of Our Lord when he prayed in the garden...
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Journey through Holy Thursday in Jerusalem 3/3
St. Peter Gallicantu After praying together where Our Lord prayed, the faithful process to the home of Caiaphas, retracing the journey of Jesus after his arrest. People gather at the site of Peter’s...
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Pilgrimage of Christ’s Passion
It is a weekly tradition in the Holy Land to walk the Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrow) on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. The Franciscans who have been safeguarding the Holy Land since the Thirteenth Century lead...
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Franciscan pilgrimage at the Sanctuary of the Flagellation
For a long time, the Franciscans of the Custody of the Holy Land have cultivated the practice of Lenten pilgrimages, a particular act of devotion which consists of gathering and praying together in the...
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FEATURE: A Spotlight on the Holy Sepulcher
The dome of the Holy Sepulcher can be seen from various areas in Jerusalem … The most significant monument: the tomb where Jesus was buried and rose again, is located within this architectural complex....
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Crowd of Faithful Commemorate Jesus’ Passion
The celebration silently ended on Holy Thursday and Friday’s celebration began quietly. At dawn on April 14, the Holy Sepulcher was once again filled with faithful full of anticipation. The Apostolic...
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Easter: a continuous passage toward a new life
Pilgrims of all denominations await the opening of the gates of Jerusalem’s Old City. What time is it? Five o’clock in the morning. Just a few at a time, according to the order of the celebrations, the...
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We are Easter People
We are in the Easter season – we are Easter people. As we prepare ad move towards Pentecost let us reflect on the events of Easter and Holy Week in the Holy Land. Take a step back and journey through...
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Restoration of Holy Sepulcher Finished
Original Article from NPR: A restoration team recently announced the completion of a historic renovation of one of Christianity’s holiest sites — the shrine that, according to tradition, houses the...
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How well do you know the Apostles?
Saints Philip and James The Holy Land is the birthplace of our Catholic faith. It was from here, nearly 2,000 years ago, the faith shared first with just twelve disciples, began to spread throughout...
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The Feast of the Ascension
After saying this, He ascended into Heaven, where He will remain until His glorious second coming. On the Mount of Olives is the Ascension Chapel, surrounding the exact location from which Jesus...
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Fr. Vasko’s Easter Video
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Fr. Vasko talks with Archdiocese of Baltimore
On April 17th, 2017 Father Peter Vasko, OFM, sat down and spoke with Christopher Gunty at the Catholic Review, the Archdiocese of Baltimore radio show. Take a listen a hear the most up-to-date news and...
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The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
On Thursday, June 29th, the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land will once again celebrate their new ordinations. This joyous celebration will take place at St....
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“My Soul Proclaims the Greatness of the Lord…”– Ein Karem
Ein Karem, in Hebrew, עַיִן כרֶם, literally meaning “Spring of the Vineyard”, known by some as the “most beautiful neighborhood in Jerusalem”, is an ancient village located in the southwest part of...
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The Importance of John the Baptist
All of history has been preparing for the coming of the Messiah. After the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, the children of God have been awaiting a savior. The prophets and kings of Israel...
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The Little Cenacle
The Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles at Pentecost, filling them with graces and giving them the boldness to leave their place of sanctuary and go out into the world proclaiming the Gospel of...
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A Virtual Pilgrimage through the Sites of St. John the Baptist
The Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist on June 24th. This video provides an opportunity to learn more about this very special saint by walking through the significant...
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