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Summer Camp Brings Color to Children of War-Torn Aleppo
“With Jesus, I will bring color to my life.” This is the theme chosen by the Friars Minor of the Custody of the Holy Land in Aleppo, Syria, for the 2017 edition of the Summer Camp for Kids. For two...
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Father Peter Vasko Reports On Pres. Trump’s Holy Land Visit
Father Peter Vasko, OFM, and President of the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land, also serves as the Holy Land liaison and guide for the White House through the US Embassy. As such, one of his...
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Religious Icons of the Holy Land: Windows to Heaven
Religious icons have been called windows to Heaven or doorways to the sacred. While they are not meant to be worshipped or venerated, they are respected as sacramentals – tools which can be useful in...
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Dedication of the Holy Sepulcher: Christ’s Witnesses Everyday
This year, the Dedication of the Holy Sepulcher took place in a tense atmosphere because of the attack that occurred at the Al-Aqsa mosque the previous day. The gates of the Old City were shut and its...
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FFHL VP Shares Eye-Opening Information About Christians in the Holy Land
Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land Vice President, Denise Marie Scalzo, recently appeared on Radio Maria’s Sacred Treasures with Kathie Duggan. They covered topics ranging from the history of the...
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Pope Francis Calls for Moderation and Dialogue in Jerusalem
Last Sunday, following the Angelus prayer, Pope Francis appealed for moderation and dialogue in Jerusalem after the tensions and acts of violence that took place in the city in recent days. The post...
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Firefighter, Nurse, Supervisor, Teacher, Priest – One Man is Making a...
The zealous Franciscan who works in Syria was rewarded for having “brought hope to a hopeless world.” The post Firefighter, Nurse, Supervisor, Teacher, Priest – One Man is Making a Difference in...
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“Harmony Among Peoples”: Dance and Culture in Bethlehem
On Monday July 17, the third summer camp for young Palestinians named “Harmony Among Peoples” concluded with a dance show. Organized at the John Paul II Foundation in Bethlehem by the Children Without...
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In a Land of “Eye for an Eye,” Christian Model of Mercy is Vital for Peace
In the world today, “eye for an eye” remains a common understanding of “justice.” We can see it in the actions of a child attempting to right a wrong – “you stole my toy, so I’ll steal yours” – and we...
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Franciscans Celebrate the Feast of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus
Celebrating the feast of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, Franciscans gathered in Bethany and reflected on the value of friendship. The post Franciscans Celebrate the Feast of Saints Martha, Mary and...
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Feast of St. Clare at the Poor Clare Convent in Jerusalem
>>custodia.org, image courtesy of Poor Clare Monastery, Jerusalem When the Poor Clare Sisters of Jerusalem speak about her, they seem to light up with joy. St. Clare of Assisi is their life...
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Celebrating Mary, “Woman of the Impossible”
The faithful gathered in Gethsemane to celebrate the Assumption of Mary, "Woman of the Impossible." The post Celebrating Mary, “Woman of the Impossible” appeared first on Franciscan Foundation for the...
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Magnificat Institute Hosts the Sounding Jerusalem Festival
The Custody’s Magnificat Institute Music School, located at St. Savior’s Monastery, hosted two concerts of the Sounding Jerusalem Festival on August 29 and 30. The post Magnificat Institute Hosts the...
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Pictorial Exhibit in Rimini, Italy Celebrates 800 Years of Franciscans in the...
At the Catholic Communion and Liberation movement's annual meeting in Rimini, Italy, a pictorial exhibit celebrates the 800 year history of Franciscans in the Holy Land. The post Pictorial Exhibit in...
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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: A Remarkable Experience
Faith Libbe, OFS, Regional Representative for the Orlando Chapter of the FFHL, recently coordinated and led a pilgrimage to the Holy Land with 43 individuals from the Orlando area. This was Ms. Libbe’s...
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What Does Tradition Say About the Birth of Mary?
An overview of the two locations where Mary might have been born. The post What Does Tradition Say About the Birth of Mary? appeared first on Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land.
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Paris Exhibit Highlights 2000 Year History of Eastern Christians, Their...
A new exhibit opened in Paris on September 26th, highlighting the spread of Christianity from Jerusalem throughout the Middle East. Titled “Chrétiens d’Orient. 2000 ans d’histoire,” the exhibit at the...
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Bethlehem Boys’ Home Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
Fr. Marwan Di'des, OFM, Director of the Bethlehem Boys Home, shares the history of the Home, and recounts their recent 10 year anniversary celebration. The post Bethlehem Boys’ Home Celebrates 10 Year...
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An Appeal for Holy Land Christians as We Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis
Each year, the FFHL issues an appeal on behalf of Holy Land Christians, in honor of the Feast of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi. The post An Appeal for Holy Land Christians as We Celebrate the Feast...
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