What to See in the Holy Land: 12 Must-Visit Places for an Authentic Pilgrimage
The Holy Land, however, leaves a different kind of mark. Those who embark on a pilgrimage to this part of the Middle East are not simply looking to discover new places, but to draw closer to the settings where some of the most significant events in history took...
The Holy Land: A Window into Jesus’ Life
Just over a year ago, I had the joy of making a pilgrimage to the Holy Land for the second time, staying at the Saxum Conference Center near Jerusalem. In two parts, I would like to share some personal experiences from that unforgettable pilgrimage. The title itself...
Saxum: A Place of Peace, Faith, and Hope Amid Uncertainty
My stay in Jerusalem as a trainee at the Saxum Visitor Center marked a turning point in my life, especially because it took place in three very different moments: before, during, and after the war. Before the conflict broke out, my experience was filled with discovery...
Nazareth
Sometimes we need to pause in order to make sense of things — and of ourselves. In the world of sports, a gesture is used to call for a timeout. In my family, when we need to rewind and go back to the beginning, we have our own expression: “before before,” which we...