We arrived at our hotel in the heart of Bethlehem last night and as seems to often be the case with this pilgrimage, our expectations were very much exceeded. The Manger Square Hotel is a very modern and cosmopolitan hotel and our arrival was comp...
Dear brothers and sisters! 'Listen to the voice of creation' is the theme and invitation of this year's Season of Creation. The ecumenical phase begins on 1 September with the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and concludes on 4...
Given at the Mass on the Day for Priests, 7 (outline version) I thank you for coming today, despite the thickets of regulations we have to observe. I welcome those participating via the live-streaming. Thank you. Today's Mass, in thanksgiving...
This morning we travelled west of Tiberias to Cana, the place where Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding that he attended with his mother and disciples.Â
Gathered in courtyard of the Church of the Wedding Feast, Fr John read the account o...
Having arrived in darkness the previous evening, we had not seen the vast expanse of the Sea of Galilee in front of our hotel, but this morning we woke to breathtaking views across the Sea.
Our first port of call was further round the shore to ...