Monthly Archives: October 2011

Today I have been to the top of the Mountain – to Mt. Nebo in present-day Jordan!  This is the very same mountain where Moses looked out over the plains of Moab.  From here he saw miles and miles to the land … Continue reading →

Not really – at this time of year the River Jordan is warm and inviting under the hot sun.  The River is not huge - its waters are siphoned off for irrigation.   In this river John baptised his cousin Jesus and the … Continue reading →

Here in Jesus hometown we are getting a feel for some of the stories of Scripture… Take for example, the parable of the person who keeps knocking on the door until it is opened.  We think of our homes, where we … Continue reading →

Under the able guidance of Canon John Peterson, former Dean of the Cathedral in Jerusalem, we explored the treasures of the Christian story that took place here.  Here, many levels down in a subterranean chapel,  is the actual rock formation that was Golgatha in Roman … Continue reading →

After a full day of travel we arrived! We made connections in Barcelona where the newly finished airport is an architectural wonder. In Israel everything and all the signs are in Hebrew!  A few times at the airport the ticket … Continue reading →

This Blog will help me to keep in touch with the people of St. John’s and family and friends as I travel on Pilgrimage to Jerusalem and the Holy Land!  My prayers are prayers of gratitude for this extraordinary gift of Pilgrimage!   Last … Continue reading →