Monday, January 11, 2010

Going up to Jerusalem!



Hello Everyone!

It has been a busy few days here in the Holy Land. I hope that you all enjoyed the guest post from Deacon Dave.

Today, we arrived in Jerusalem and we are happy to be here. The food is much better here! :) Of course this adds to the excitement of this pilgrimage!!!!!!

Yesterday, Msgr. Vaccari renewed our baptismal promises at the Jordan River. It was very exciting because yesterday the Church celebrated in the Baptism of the Lord. We renewed our Baptism at the very water that John the Baptist baptized Jesus.

Today, we made a quick visit to Beit Shean. This place gives us the best example of what Jerusalem would have looked like at the time of Jesus. It was very interesting. Then drove along the Jordan Valley making our way to Jerusalem with a brief stop in Jericho. This afternoon, we had Mass at the Church of the Visitation where Mary greeted Elizabeth. This is one of my favorite Gospel stories. After Mass we arrived at the beautiful Notre Dame Center. Fr. Peter is one the first name basis with everyone that works here. We will be staying here for the next few nights.

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