Following this week’s ceasefire agreement in Israel, a strong and warm invitation has been issued from the Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, for Christians to return to the Holy Land on pilgrimage.Read More
For more than two decades, the Marists have been running an annual overseas pilgrimage to help their members grow in their Marist identity and purpose, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus and a sense of church. They have traditionally begun in the Holy Land, then to Rome, and concluded in France at the founding places...Read More
Rami is an Israeli Jew, and Bassam is a Palestinian Muslim. Rami’s 14-year-old daughter was killed by a Palestinian Hamas suicide bomber in central Jerusalem in 1997. Bassam’s 10-year-old daughter was shot dead by Israeli border police outside her school in 2007.Read More
In the spirit of Advent, a group of pilgrims led by Bishop Michael McCarthy, Bishop of Rockhampton, reflectively journeyed on an Advent Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. What a unique experience to be in Bethlehem during the Christmas season! See their photos below.Read More
A heartfelt conversation with Harvest's founder Philip Ryall: "I had a powerful encounter of God as a young teenager where the scriptures were opened up to me in a fresh way at a Christian horse-riding camp."Read More
You’re pinching yourself that you’re in the Holy Land. There’s a sense of peace and tranquillity. You’re moved by an overwhelming need to say ‘thank you'.Read More
The road ascending Mount Tabor, is characterised by the hairpin turns that make for a thrilling taxi ride. But as you catch your breath at the summit, you’re struck with spectacular views of the Holy Land. Just as the disciples did when they witnessed the Transfiguration of Jesus, you feel the desire to stay and...Read More
