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We feel your prayers; guidance from the inspiration of Franciscans, St. Anthony

Posted by Megan Sheehan on 6/16/23

St. Anthony is traveling with us. Seemingly every shrine or church we visit is cared for by the Franciscan religious order. In fact, it’s been that way for about 800 years! As a prominent Franciscan from the 13th century, statues of St. Anthony - as well as the likenesses ... Read More »

May we be renewed in our faith | Mount Tabor, Place of Transfiguration

Posted by Megan Sheehan on 6/14/23

We ascended Mount Tabor to recall the Transfiguration. We took in views of this beautiful church and the surrounding countryside, built over the ruins of a centuries-old Benedictine monastery. As Jesus appeared in conversation with Moses and Elijah - Peter, James, and John were able to glimpse the divinity of Jesus ... Read More »

The Church of the Annunciation | Nazareth

Posted by Megan Sheehan on 6/14/23

We had Mass at the Church of The Annunciation where the angel appeared to Mary. It is in Nazareth on the grounds of where Mary and Joseph raised Jesus in his younger years. Members of the choir were prepared and sang at Mass (pictured below):

At the Basilica ... Read More »

Vow Renewal | The First Miracle at Cana and Nazareth!

Posted by Megan Sheehan on 6/14/23

We had a special Mass at The Wedding church or The Church of The First Miracle of the Wedding at Cana, where we celebrated married couples renewing their wedding vows. Very powerful! Pete and Terri Ogden sang there originally written wedding vows when they were married the first time and renewed ... Read More »

That we come to know Jesus | Mediterranean Sea

Posted by Megan Sheehan on 6/14/23

It’s 3:30am local time, and sleep is eluding me; most likely a combination of jet lag and excitement. As I sit on my 5th floor balcony, I can hear the rhythmic waves of the Mediterranean Sea just steps away from our hotel on this first night of ... Read More »