Holy Land Pilgrimages

For several years, we Brothers have acted as chaplains on pilgrimages to the Holy Land, led by Saint George’s College, Jerusalem. These pilgrimages have been amazing, rich experiences of discovery for us Brothers and those we’ve journeyed with. Below you’ll find a listing of the upcoming pilgrimages we’ll be helping to lead.

If you’d like to learn more, please contact Saint George’s College, Jerusalem: www.SGCJerusalem.org. Also find us at www.ssje.org and click on "BE OUR GUEST".

December 2–15, 2010 The Palestine of Jesus

The pilgrims learn and pray amidst the sacred landscape where the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ unfolded. Course members visit major sites connected with the Gospel accounts: Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Jordan River, the Sea of Galilee, Mounts Hermon and Tabor, the Judean Desert. We will trace the Passion narratives in visits to Bethany, the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Church of the Resurrection (the Holy Sepulchre), the Way of the Cross, and Emmaus.

March 11–24, 2011 Praying the Fifth Gospel

The phrase “the Fifth Gospel” comes from Saint Jerome. In the 4th century in Bethlehem, as he was translating the Scriptures, he realized the land itself constitutes a Fifth Gospel, shedding so much light on the other four. This pilgrimage is a spiritual journey into the heart of our faith. Meditations and teaching will be offered at key points, with space to pray and reflect deeply. Based in Jerusalem, at key sites in the Holy City, the pilgrimage will also include Bethlehem, the Judean desert, and two nights near the Sea of Galilee. Pilgrims will pray on sacred mountains, seeking stillness and silence on Mount Tabor, the place of Transfiguration, the Mount of the Beatitudes, and the Mount of Olives.