The Flight Over
3 декабря 2022 г., Объединенные Арабские Эмираты ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
After our 14hr flight from Brisbane to Dubai, Miki and I navigated our way to the lounge. With an 8hr layover we have caught up on sleep, had some food and even a shower! In 3hrs we will leave theЧитать далее
Church of Saint Mary of Nazareth
4 декабря 2022 г., Иордания ⋅ ☀️ 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 volunteeredЧитать далее
Amman Citadel
4 декабря 2022 г., Иордания ⋅ ⛅ 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 wasЧитать далее
Mt Nebo
4 декабря 2022 г., Иордания ⋅ ☀️ 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 overЧитать далее
Tal Mar Elias
5 декабря 2022 г., Иордания ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
This morning we started our day by travelling to see the birthplace of Elijah. Although there isn’t much at the top, we were treated to a wonderful view and beautiful mosaics. There was also anЧитать далее
Our Lady of the Mount Church
5 декабря 2022 г., Иордания ⋅ ☀️ 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 theЧитать далее
Jerash
5 декабря 2022 г., Иордания ⋅ ☀️ 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 aЧитать далее
Baptism Site
6 декабря 2022 г., Иордания ⋅ ☀️ 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 BaptismalЧитать далее
Basilica of Annunciation & St Josephs
7 декабря 2022 г., Израиль ⋅ ⛅ 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.Читать далее
Nazareth Village
7 декабря 2022 г., Израиль ⋅ ⛅ 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 YearЧитать далее
Megiddo
7 декабря 2022 г., Израиль ⋅ ⛅ 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.Читать далее
Cana
8 декабря 2022 г., Израиль ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Here in Cana, at the request of his mother, Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding feast! Today at the Church, Kate & Neil and Helen & Robin renewed their wedding vows to each other!
Mount Tabor
8 декабря 2022 г., Израиль ⋅ ☀️ 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 ElijahЧитать далее
Capernaum
8 декабря 2022 г., Израиль ⋅ ☀️ 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. ThisЧитать далее
Tabgha
8 декабря 2022 г., Израиль ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Jesus feeds the 5000 - what an incredible story. Here in Tabgha they have uncovered an original mosaic depicting the fish and loaves. The church has beautiful thin basalt windows that mimic marble.
Temple of Pan
9 декабря 2022 г., Сирия ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Also referred to as the Gates of Hell this incredible place boasted not just beautiful carvings but also stunning springs. Here we heard stories of Jesus asking his disciples “who do you say that IЧитать далее
Tel Dan Nature Reserve
9 декабря 2022 г., Израиль ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
A 15 minute walk here with the sound of tranquil running water. At the end of the trail we saw the ruins of the City of Dan.
Sea of Galilee
9 декабря 2022 г., Израиль ⋅ ⛅ 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 theЧитать далее
Mount of Beatitudes
9 декабря 2022 г., Израиль ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
The New Testament’s answer to the 10 Commandments, The Beatitudes. This church was designed by the same man who designed the Transfiguration Church from a couple of days ago! What a beautiful place.
Sea of Galilee Adventure
9 декабря 2022 г., Израиль ⋅ ☀️ 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 asЧитать далее
Beit She’an
10 декабря 2022 г., Израиль ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Beit She’an is an old Roman city. We explored the ancient bath houses, amphitheater and even the “modern” toilets! It never ceases to amaze me - the engineering and details that these ancientЧитать далее
Jericho and beyond
10 декабря 2022 г., Палестина ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
On our way to Bethlehem we stopped at the fountain of Jericho. We also stopped at the Church of Saint Lazarus where we heard the story of Jesus raising his friend Lazarus from the dead.
Shepard’s Field
11 декабря 2022 г., Палестина ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
This is the site where the Shepards were visited by an Angel when Jesus was born! At this beautiful church we celebrated our daily Mass. From here you can see the Church of the Nativity as well. WeЧитать далее
Herrodium
11 декабря 2022 г., Палестина ⋅ ☀️ 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 wasЧитать далее
The Seperation Wall
11 декабря 2022 г., Палестина ⋅ ☀️ 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 areЧитать далее