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Advent Pilgrimage
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Advent Pilgrimage

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  • Inizio del viaggio
    2 dicembre 2022
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    Church of Saint Mary of Nazareth

    4 dicembre 2022, Giordania ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    Today we started the day by attending local Mass service at the Church of Saint Mary of Nazareth. The Mass was in Arabic except for a few parts by Bishop Michael and Father Ashwyn. I also volunteered to read the second reading - what an experience! The church was decorated for Christmas and even had a Mary shrine down some stairs.Leggi altro

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    Amman Citadel

    4 dicembre 2022, Giordania ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    I had no idea what to expect at the Citadel, and man was I surprised! This incredible site has artefacts from many different ages. To see parts of churches and mosques on the same land was interesting. As the Citadel is on the top of a hill, it also lends to great views of Jordan from all sides. While we were at the summit we also heard the Muslim call to prayer.Leggi altro

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    Mt Nebo

    4 dicembre 2022, Giordania ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    What a view from Mt Nebo! While at the top of Bishop Michael read a passage which detailed what Moses saw while he stood at the summit. It was a very spiritual experience to stand there and look over the vista that Moses would have seen - including the Dead Sea and Jericho. We then went into the church to look at the stunning mosaics that have been preserved.Leggi altro

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    Our Lady of the Mount Church

    5 dicembre 2022, Giordania ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    Our Lady of the Mount Church was the second stop today. Bishop Michael said Mass in the adjacent Shrine. This Shrine is the site of a miracle. On the 6th of May 2010 while cleaning the outside of the cabinet, a sister saw Mary’s statue blink red tears. The liquid was taken away for processing and it was discovered to be human blood. This is now a confirmed miracle.

    Mass was beautiful and before we left the parish gave us peppermint tea!    Leggi altro

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    Jerash

    5 dicembre 2022, Giordania ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    This afternoon we explored the ancient Roman city of Jarakesh. Although there is a newer city, this part is protected and cannot be built on. We saw the massive gates and hippodrome. After watching a bagpipe performance we had some free time to explore the archeological site. Miki climbed to the top of the amphitheater with Mary and I stayed at the bottom - my legs would have become jelly.

    After that, we climbed to the Zeus temple and a local took some epic pictures for us (for a tip of course!). There are still parts of the sight that are being restored while some are still being uncovered.    Leggi altro

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    Baptism Site

    6 dicembre 2022, Giordania ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    This morning we started our day by having Mass at the side of the Jordan River. The Jordan River is the boarder between Jordan and Israel / The West Bank. During the Mass we renewed our Baptismal promise as well.

    Following the Mass we walked to the sight they believe is where John the Baptist baptised Jesus. It was amazing to hear our guide (Fadi) recall accounts of the early pilgrims and how they matched with the now unearthed Church.

    We followed the path all the way up to the current area where baptisms take place. There were American soldiers getting baptised and we could see people on the Israel side getting baptised as well.    Leggi altro

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    Basilica of Annunciation & St Josephs

    7 dicembre 2022, Israele ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C

    Our first full day in Nazareth was full of adventure. We started by walking to the Basilica of Annunciation to celebrate Mass. The Church had incredible stained glass windows and even Mary’s house.

    Following Mass we walked to the Church of St Joseph. Under the Church is an ancient baptismal font and grotto. These would have been above ground at the time, but as with a lot of the sites, buildings have been built on top of other buildings.    Leggi altro

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    Nazareth Village

    7 dicembre 2022, Israele ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    Before lunch we headed to the incredible Nazareth Village. This is a full, working, first century village complete with donkey, sheep, olive oil press. We actually use videos of this place in the Year 2 curriculum so it was incredible to see the place in the flesh. While on the village tour we saw the olive oil farmers, shepards, potters, weavers and even a reconstructed Synagogue. At noon we shared a traditional first century lunch!Leggi altro

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    Megiddo

    7 dicembre 2022, Israele ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

    The sight of the apocalypse - what an incredible view. Megiddo is a hill that at least 30 different groups or civilisations have built on. From the top you can see to the east and west of the country.

    Megiddo was so important because it was atop the very important trade route - if you control Megiddo, you are rich. But as always, with the money, comes enemies. Many battles took place in the valley and on Megiddo.

    The water source from Megiddo is outside the city walls, so they built a tunnel down and then a channel out to the spring. This ensures that if there was conflict, the people inside the city walls could access water. 183 steps down, 80 back out again!    Leggi altro

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    Mount Tabor

    8 dicembre 2022, Israele ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

    We travelled by shuttle taxi up the winding road to the summit of Mt Tabor. This church is the sight of the Transfiguration. Jesus took Peter, James and John up the mountain, where Moses and Elijah appeared and Jesus transfigured into sparkling clothes. This was to prove to the people that Jesus was the connection between humans and God. It also showed that they didn’t need the prophets any more, and that Jesus was the son of God.Leggi altro

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    Capernaum

    8 dicembre 2022, Israele ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    In Capernaum we visited two places of note. The home to Peter the Apostle and Magdala.

    At the home to Peter the Apostle we viewed an original Synagogue that was on a base of first century rock. This was the actual place where Jesus taught - how incredible!

    We celebrated Mass with Fr Ashwin in Magdala. It is a stunning area with figures of Jesus and Mary as well as many artworks made of mosaic.    Leggi altro

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    Sea of Galilee

    9 dicembre 2022, Israele ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    Today we celebrated Mass in the middle of The Sea of Galilee. I read the first reading during Mass from the book of Isaiah. The boat ride was smooth and it was incredible to just sit and pray in the middle of the Sea. Our fearless leaders Colleen and Rami at the front!Leggi altro

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    Sea of Galilee Adventure

    9 dicembre 2022, Israele ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    After a busy day of exploring, Sr Bernice, Miki and I decided we wanted to take a dip in Lake Galilee! I will admit, I did think I would get all in, but it was FREEZING! Claire and Pat joined us as ‘lifeguards’. We all got in to our knees and decided that was far enough! Brrrr!Leggi altro

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    Herrodium

    11 dicembre 2022, Palestina ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    This MAN MADE mountain is nothing short of stunning! Herod had his palace set on top of the mountain with an amphitheater half way up. We climbed 200+ steps to the top, though I’m sure Herod was carried! The view from the top was stunning and a wonderful place to catch your breath! To get to the bottom we climbed through water cistern tunnels.Leggi altro

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    The Seperation Wall

    11 dicembre 2022, Palestina ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    Did you know that there is a Separation Wall running around the whole of Bethlehem? I certainly didn’t!

    Bethlehem is classified as a city that’s land belongs to Palestine, but civil services are run by Israel. Unfortunately a lot of these services either don’t run or aren’t prioritised. The Separation Wall was built during the Second Intifada, a period of heightened conflict between Israel and Palestine that occurred between 2000 and 2005. Construction began on the wall in 2002, cited as a security measure to prevent suicide bombers from entering Israel from the West Bank.

    When entering or leaving the city, the Wall almost looks like a scar, it is heartbreaking to see. We have had lots of conversations about it today, maybe it will become our (or a future generations) Berlin Wall. Only time will tell.    Leggi altro

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