The Coins of the Gospel

The Coins of the Gospel

This brief study of the coins mentioned in the Gospel has helped us to better understand Jesus’ teachings. Knowing the value of each one allows us greater objectivity in grasping the message the Lord conveys in those passages. For this reason, we have titled it “A...
Abu Ghosh: The Medieval Emmaus

Abu Ghosh: The Medieval Emmaus

Saxum is built in the Arab village of Abu Ghosh, located about 12 kilometers from Jerusalem.  Throughout history, the village of Abu Ghosh has borne several names. The Book of Joshua recalls its Canaanite name—Kiriath-baal—later transformed into Kiriath-Ye’arim by the...
Holy Week from Jerusalem

Holy Week from Jerusalem

Holy Week begins once again, in many countries, these are public holidays marked by religious celebrations. But why? What is Holy Week? Why is it celebrated? What is its meaning? Holy Week recalls events that truly happened here, in Jerusalem, in specific places;...
The Tomb of the Righteous One: Tomb of Joseph?

The Tomb of the Righteous One: Tomb of Joseph?

 In 1881, a group of nuns from the Sisters of Nazareth, a congregation founded in Lyon a few decades earlier, arrived in Nazareth to establish their first convent in the Holy Land. They purchased a plot of land directly across from the Basilica of the Annunciation...