A PILGRIMAGE TO THE With Msgr. Jim Lang

11 Days February 16 – 26, 2017 $3,095.00 Land and Air from JFK

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Thursday, February 16 Day 1: Sunday, February 19, Day 4 : DEPART JFK airport on overnight – Akko- Mt. Carmel flight to . We see Sepphoris, capital of Galilee during Add-on flights are available upon request. – the time of Christ. Steeped in medieval We depart for Tel Aviv airport, with dinner Crusader history, Akko is an atmospheric and breakfast served on the flight. old town surrounded by lofty fortifications. Much of its picturesque stone architecture Friday, February 17 Day 2: Arrival has been preserved making this one of the Tel Aviv – Maritima – most interesting towns to explore in the Sea of Galilee country. With a caboodle of khans (caravan- Upon arrival, we are greeted by our En- serais), fortifications, and Crusader build- he ancient prayer rises, glish-speaking Christian tour guide and ings packed amid the narrow alleyways, his- assisted with customs and passport con- tory-fiends will be in heaven. Following lunch “Next year, .” T trol. Caesarea Maritima is the ancient port we drive to Mt. Carmel passing through the The shepherds invite, “Let us go up where we visit the theatre, Herod’s Palace, beautiful scenery along the shores of the to Bethlehem.” I invite you to join the hippodrome, as well as the ports and Mediterranean Sea. Mass is celebrated this pilgrimage. We will experience aqueducts. Peter came here to understand at the Stella Maris . Take in the that the Good News was not for only, breathtaking view of the northern kingdom the power of this sacred land where but for the whole world. Here he baptized of and Phoenicia from the monastery Jesus walked, and the places where the Roman Centurion, Cornelius, and his on top of Mt. Carmel. Dinner is at the hotel. great faith traditions find their roots. family. St. Paul sailed from this port on his (B. L. D.) Missionary Journeys. Board our bus and I can testify from experience that a drive to the Sea of Galilee area where we Monday, February 20, Day 5: pilgrimage to the Holy Land is life have a well-deserved night of rest. Over- The sea and the shores of the Galilee transforming. I pray that it will be a night Sea of Galilee area- Tiberius. (D) Depart for the Sea of Galilee to enjoy a morning boat ride and visit the “Jesus special grace for you too. Saturday, February 18 Day 3: Cana Boat”, a boat from the time of Jesus. We – Mt. Tabor- Nazareth see Magdala, home of St. Mary Magdalene. The sites of our pilgrimage are We begin with a visit to Cana of Galilee, site Mass is celebrated at the Mt. of Beatitudes. familiar from our encounters with of Jesus’ first miracle, where couples will Have a taste of St. Peter’s Fish for lunch Scripture. The governments provide have an opportunity to renew their wedding before departing for Capernaum, where wonderful support in providing a vows. Be sure to bring your wedding rings Jesus began His Galilean ministry. Here we and dress up for this special occasion as explore the synagogue which dates to the safe, delightful venue. The food is Msgr. Lang presides at the renewal of your time of Christ and see the site of St. Peter’s amazing and the companionship a sacred wedding vows. Continue to Mt. Ta- home. We see the church with a glass floor blessing. Our guides and drivers are bor to see the Church of Transfiguration. We which is constructed over the site, allowing stop at Mt. Precipice, from where we have us to look down into the excavated ruins of licensed, trained and well-qualified a great view of the Jezreel Valley. The angry Peter’s house. Next we visit the Church of to make this trip a journey of a multitudes wanted to throw Jesus from this the Primacy of Peter, situated on the shore lifetime. Join us. mountain after his teaching at the Nazareth of the Sea of Galilee, where after His res- Synagogue. A short drive takes us to Naza- urrection, Jesus met with his disciples and Blessings, Msgr. Jim Lang reth, the town of Mary’s home, where Jesus told Peter, ‘feed my lambs; feed my sheep’ played as a child, learned a trade, and grew (John 21:9). Our last stop is the Church of to manhood. Lunch is at the International Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes, com- Center of Mary where we view a video de- memorating where Jesus fed the crowd of picting what life must have been like for 5,000. We return to the Mt. of Beatitudes Mary in Nazareth. We celebrate Mass at with a reading of the Sermon and a walk to the Basilica of the Annunciation, just as St. Eremos Hill. Dinner is at our hotel. (B. L. D.) John Paul II celebrated Mass here during his historic visit to the Holy Land in the Year Tuesday, February 21 Day 6: Kora- of Our Lord 2000. Visit the archaeological zim- Jericho-Dead Sea-Jerusalem site to see the remains of Nazareth from the In Korazim, a town condemned by Jesus for time of Jesus. Also see St. Joseph’s Church failing to accept His teachings. This was an- and Mary’s Well. Tonight we join the local other site visited by St. John Paul II and here Christians in the Candlelight Procession at we celebrate Mass. Then depart for Jericho the Church of the Annunciation. Dinner is at – the first city to be captured by as the hotel. (B.L.D.) part of his conquest of the Land, site of the

www.selectinternationaltours.com YOUR COMPREHENSIVE TRAVEL PROGRAM INCLUDES Mount of Temptation. Stop for a Baptismal of Betrayal. Since the fourth century, tradi- Blessing at Qasr Al Yehoud. This site holds tion has placed the betrayal of Judas here. • Round trip airfare from JFK to the oldest and most ancient tradition for be- Walk over to the Basilica of Agony, where we Tel Aviv ing the place of Jesus’ baptism by John the celebrate Mass. Nearby we visit the emp- • Airline surcharges Baptist in the River Jordan (Mathew, 3: 13- ty tomb of the Virgin at the Church of the • Accommodations in hotels as 17). Time permitting we stop in Qumran to Assumption. Following lunch, visit Caiaphas see where the were found Palace and the Church of St. Peter in Galli- listed for 9 nights (4 Sea of Galilee by the shepherds. Later, drive to the Dead cantu. Our next stop is the Upper Room. We and 4 in Jerusalem) Sea and take a dip in the salty waters be- also visit the Temple Mount and the Wailing • Open buffet breakfast daily fore driving to Jerusalem. Enjoy the Genesis Wall. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B. L. D.) • Dinner daily (beverages are not Welcome before ascending to Jerusalem where we settle into our rooms at the beau- Friday, February 24, Day 9: included) tiful and newly renovated Vatican owned – Via Dolorosa – Israeli Mu- • 6 Lunches as per itinerary hotel, the Notre Dame. Buffet dinner is at seum (Optional) • Two special dinners with the hotel for the next four nights. (B. L.D.) Start the day early by praying the Stations beverages of the Cross along the Way of the Cross (Via • Private Air conditioned bus Wednesday, February 22 Day 7: Dolorosa). We are blessed to be able to cel- Bethlehem – Shepherds’ Field ebrate Mass this morning at the Tomb of • English speaking Christian guide We begin our day in Bethlehem with a visit Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Church of the for 9 days to the Manger Square and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site where Jesus was • Whisper sets Nativity – the birth place of Christ. Bending crucified and buried (6:30am). We see St. • All admission charges as per the low as we enter through the Door of Humil- Anne’s Church and the Pools of Bethesda itinerary ity, we enter the Church and descend into where Jesus healed the Paralytic and the the Grotto of the Nativity. Beneath the Al- Chapel of Flagellation. This afternoon you • Baggage handling for one suitcase tar, a 14 pointed Silver Star marks the exact may choose to have time at leisure or take per person only included at the spot surrounded by the Latin inscription: an optional tour to visit the Israeli Museum hotels HIC DE VIRGINE MARIA JESUS CHRISTUS where we see the Dead Sea Scrolls and the • Parking fees for busses NATUS (Here Jesus Christ was born to the Model City of Jerusalem from the time of Virgin Mary). We celebrate the joyous Christ- King . Overnight in Jerusalem. (B.D.) • Select International Tours Travel mas Mass in the Church of St. Catherine Portfolio and see St. Jerome’s Grotto. Visit Shep- Saturday, February 25, Day 10: • Confirmation of daily Mass herd’s Field and Grotto. We visit Bethlehem Ein Karem-Jaffa- Airport University and meet with the students who This morning we enjoy a morning at leisure. RATES DO NOT INCLUDE share with us stories about their life in Pal- Following the hotel check out you may en- estine. Next, we visit a Christian cooperative joy lunch at the hotel or the nearby • Personal expenses store, owned by the Kando family that helps Mall. We then depart for Ein Karem to vis- • Trip cancellation and medical support dozens of local families. We stop to it the . See Mary’s insurance optional and highly pray for peace at the Separation Wall, just Spring and the birthplace of John the Bap- recommended as Pope Francis did during his historic visit tist. In the afternoon, we visit the Monastery to the Holy Land. Tonight we are invited to of Emmaus to celebrate Mass in this peace- • Anything not mentioned in above enjoy “Share the Bread” meal in the homes ful spot. We visit the Crusader Church and inclusions of the local Christians in Bethlehem. Over- meditate in the beautiful gardens tended • Beverages at meals unless other- night in Jerusalem. (B. L. D.) by the . The farewell dinner is in a wise noted restaurant on the shores of the Mediterra- • Gratuities for guide / driver and ho- Thursday, February 23 Day 8: Mt. of nean Sea in Joppa, where we also see the Olives – Mt. Zion – Temple Mount- Church of Peter’s Vision, before transferring tel staff (please look at list that we Wailing Wall to the airport for our midnight flight home. recommend). At lunch we recom- Explore the Ascension Chapel and visit the (B. Special Dinner.) mend a tip of $ 1.00 per person Church of Pater Noster, where Jesus taught per day. For extra luggage please the Lord’s Prayer. Marvel at the panoram- Sunday, February 26, Day 11: Arrive tip $ 1.00 per person per bag. ic view from the Mt. of Olives seeing the in the USA eternal golden city. We walk along Palm Dinner and lunch are served on the flight • Church donations Sunday Road stopping at Dominus Flevit home. where Jesus wept over the city. Continue along the Jewish cemetery with a view over the Eastern Gate. Have some quiet time in the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Garden

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