I am experiencing one of the deadly sins here after hearing about your trip (envy!).  So would it be too much to ask for your prayers that I too, could someday go to Israel?  I have been enjoying the Bible so much in several Bible studies by Jeff Cavins, that I would love to see “The Fifth Gospel”.  My dream is to go with Steve Ray (and my husband as well!)  For something a little more altruistic, please pray for my son Michael who will be spending the semester in Rome and is leaving the beginning of February.  Thanks!

What a wonderful opportunity, Lisa!  I’ve never been to Israel but always wanted to go.  My prayer intention on this Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children is that 2012 is the year that America elects representatives to our government who will finally overturn Roe v. Wade and begin to change our culture to one of life rather than one of death.  Many blessings to you and the other writers and safe travels!

That’s wonderful!  Enjoy!  I was lucky enough to go a few years ago.  It was end of May and so, so hot.  I bet it will still be very warm even this time of year.  Also, don’t need to change your money—I did, and it was a hassle, because all the prices were in American dollars, so I should have just stuck with American money!  My favorites were Jerusalem and Nazareth, where I’m sure you will spend lots of time, and also the desert and the Dead Sea in the south—so, so beautiful.  I wish we had spent a little less time in some of the minor sites and more in Jerusalem—it’s very beautiful, very walkable, and full of interesting little things at every turn.  And Nazareth has a beautiful Church with depictions of Mary from all over the world.  Also wish I had had a little more spending money and bought more things…..and eaten more local and street food, and not just the meals provided on my tour!  I hope you have a beautiful time and I’ll pray for a safe trip.  I would like to ask prayers just for me and my family.  I have been struggling with depression for a long time and it is so hard on my husband and toddler.  Thank you so much.

Have a blessed pilgrimage.  ! will look forward to hearing all about it.

Could I ask for prayers that my husband finds a job soon? We are at a very desperate spot and he needs to get a (good) job NOW. Also for peace in my family. Have a safe and blessed trip!

I was blessed to have made the journey a decade ago. One of my fondest memories was walking the stations of the cross early in the morning in Jerusalem when only the bakers seemed to be up. If the Sisters of the Work are still at St Anne’s in Jerusalem, they are worth a visit as they were able to share so many things with us. I also remember talking with the locals… In shops, or in the courtyards… It’s an amazing place.

Lisa, many prayers for you on this pilgrimage!

Would you please pray that we may be blessed with another baby? Thank you! Have a wonderful time!!

Please pray for healing for me from a yet identified form of cancer.  I am in the midst of having many tests including a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy on Feb. 1.

Have a wonderful trip.  I am anxious to read all about it.  Prayers for you and your family at home.

My husband and I just returned in late December from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land with our newly-ordained son. Our group was comprised of four other new priests and their families. No doubt, this little fact was the basis for the amazing experience we all had, but there were some other factors that came into play as well. Our tour guide, from Guiding Star tours, a Catholic company, was a university professor and Catholic himself, so we were getting the authentic background information and the right theology to accompany our travels to the holy sites. We spent half our time based in Tiberius and visited the towns in Galilee and then the other half in Jerusalem.
walking to Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the early morning before the sun was up was one of the high points of the trip. I hope you have a priest in your group.
A safe and blessed journey to you all!

yes, I forgot to say walking the stations of the Cross!  That was amazing.

Enjoy your trip! I would like to request that you remember three of my intentions in your prayers: 1)new job for my husband 2)new house or remodel for us 3)good outcome to my mom’s recent medical tests. Thank you!