St Joseph’s footprints in the Holy Land
Pope Francis has dedicated this year 2021 to Saint Joseph, father of Jesus and husband of Mary. It coincides with the 150th anniversary of the declaration of the Holy Patriarch as Patron of the Universal Church by Pius IX, the 8th of December 1870. So let’s explore...
“If the world has one home, it is the Holy Sepulchre”
A visit to the Holy Sepulchre with Nizar Halloun, tour guide and journalist in Jerusalem The Holy Sepulchre is probably the most fascinating site of the Holy Land. However, many tourists and pilgrims get the impression of a very chaotic and crowded place, with...
“It has hit me in a personal and spiritual way”
My name is Alejandra Hernández. I’m from Guatemala. This adventure began for me in November 2019 and I was really excited about it. At first I wasn’t able to foresee the size of all what was awaiting me. I was a volunteer at Saxum Visitor Center in charge...
The upcoming Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot
During the next few weeks, the Jews will be celebrating some of the most important holidays in their calendar. Starting with the sunset of September 22 (Tishrei 1 in the Jewish calendar), they will welcome Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This feast is celebrated...