A Retreat in the Holy Land JUNE 25 – JULY 6, 2020 Co-directed by Sr. Barbara Reid, OP, PhD Professor of New Testament Studies AND Fr. Leslie Hoppe, OFM, PhD Carroll Stuhlmueller Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Studies HIS RETREAT EXPERIENCE is for those who wish to reflect on the Scriptures while viewing Tthe biblical landscape. With the guidance of Fr. Leslie Hoppe, OFM and Sr. Barbara Reid, OP, who have led retreats and study tours in the Holy Land for more than 30 years, participants will learn about the biblical significance of the site as well as its history and archaeology. There will be common prayer each day, including Eucharistic liturgies at many of the sites, and times of quiet reflection. JUNE 25 – 26 JUNE 30 JULY 3 Departure from Chicago Caesarea Maritima Mt. of Olives Panorama Arrival at Ben Gurion Latrun (Emmaus) Dominus Flevit Evening orientation to retreat Lodging at the Gloria Hotel Jerusalem Gethsemane–Church of All Nations Lodging at Ron Beach Hotel on the (Mass) Sea of Galilee JULY 1 Qumran (lunch + site visit) Ein Kerem (Mass at the Church of Dead Sea Swim (Talia Beach) JUNE 27 the Visitation) Inn of the Good Samaritan Nazareth (Mass) Yad va Shem (Holocaust Museum) Mt. Tabor Israel Museum JULY 4 Cenacle (Mass) JUNE 28 JULY 2 Upper Room Magdala (Mass) Bethlehem: Shepherds’ Field (Mass) Dormition Abbey Ginosar (1st Cent. Boat) Basilica of the Nativity St. Peter in Gallicantu Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee Lunch at Casa Nova Afternoon free Peter’s Fish luncheon Ein Gev Bethlehem University Kursi JULY 5 Hamat Tiberias Citadel steps (continue reading the Passion) JUNE 29 Holy Sepulchre (Mass ) Capernaum Western Wall Tabgha: Church of the Primacy Afternoon free Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes Bethsaida JULY 6 Chorazin Departure for Ben Gurion Mt. of Beatitudes Itinerary is subject to change APPLY ONLINE TODAY: ctu.edu/event/holy-land-retreat-2020 Trip applications must be completed online by February 28, 2020. $400 non-refundable deposit is due with application. Space is limited. Early application submissions are encouraged. Retreat cost is $4,250 per person and includes roundtrip airfare from Chicago, double-occupancy accommodations, entrance fees, gratuities, retreat presentations, ground transportation, and breakfast and supper each day. Participants are responsible for all other expenses incurred, and must be in good health and able to walk unassisted on uneven ground for at least one mile, as the retreat requires daily hikes. Single-room: additional $895. Land portion only: $2,850. For more information about the Holy Land Retreat, contact: [email protected] OR 773.371.5521. ctu.edu/travel.