Ruth Everhart's Blog, page 28
March 21, 2015
Lent Pilgrimage, Picturing Jesus
Fifth Sunday in Lent Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee. ~John 2:11 The church in Riene is just down the road from Cana. The worship service on a Sunday morning feels familiar: a small … Continue reading →
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Lent Pilgrimage, Palms
Palm Sunday So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!” ~John 12:13 The Palm Sunday Chapel marks … Continue reading →
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March 20, 2015
Lent Pilgrimage, Homeland
Saturday after Fourth Sunday in Lent They confessed that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth, for people who speak in this way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. ~Hebrews 11:13–14 In many ancient sites we find … Continue reading →
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March 19, 2015
Lent Pilgrimage, Swimming in Galilee
Friday after Fourth Sunday in Lent “Where do you get that living water?” ~John 4:11 Our lodging is on the rocky shore of Lake Galilee, a location too good to be true. After dinner we put on our swimsuits and … Continue reading →
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March 18, 2015
Lent Pilgrimage, Singing Anyway
Thursday after Fourth Sunday in Lent The disciples saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat. ~John 6:19 The brochure says that the boat we have boarded is authentic to Jesus’ day, though it is very large—with … Continue reading →
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Lent Pilgrimage, The Way
Wednesday after Fourth Sunday in Lent Thomas said to Jesus, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” ~John 14:5 One of the unsettling parts of being on a pilgrimage is relying on … Continue reading →
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March 16, 2015
Lent Pilgrimage, Tabgha
Tuesday after Fourth Sunday in Lent “How many loaves have you? Go and see.” ~Mark 6:38 Tabgha is traditionally regarded as the place where Jesus multiplied the loaves and fishes. An altar has been built over the rock where he … Continue reading →
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March 15, 2015
Lent Pilgrimage, Word-less
Monday after Fourth Sunday in Lent When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain. ~Matthew 5:1 From the Mount of Beatitudes on the north side of Lake Galilee, a pilgrim can see a long distance. Blooming flowers are … Continue reading →
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Lent Pilgrimage, Peter-Rock
Fourth Sunday in Lent You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. ~Matthew 16:18–19 At Capernaum, a pilgrim can visit the neighborhood where Peter once … Continue reading →
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March 14, 2015
Lent Pilgrimage, Mapping It
Saturday after Third Sunday in Lent Jesus left Judea and started back to Galilee. But he had to go through Samaria. ~John 4:3–4 Jesus and his disciples were forever traipsing about from town to town. I sometimes read the names … Continue reading →
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