Comments on: Visiting the Holy Land http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=visiting-the-holy-land Cardinal Seán shares his reflections & experiences. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:49:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Dr. Timothy Mullner http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/comment-page-1/#comment-195599 Dr. Timothy Mullner Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:12:47 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/#comment-195599 Your Eminence,

Thank you for modeling “blog as catechesis.” Your insights and deep love for Christ and Church are inspiring and let us in on your overseeing-vision.

Your personal notes invite the reader in and make room for the Holy Spirit to tug us deeper. I look forward to meeting with you March 10, 2011.

Christ’s pax,
Timothy Mullner, D. Min.
Faith Journeys

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Su experiencia vivida en Tierra Santa, me deja ver como Dios es fiel con todos sus hijos. Lo saludamos desde Quito-Ecuador y junto con mi familia le enviamos un fuerte abrazo. Aqui estaremos rezando por usted para que Dios siempre le permita hacer la Voluntad de Nuestro Señor y le guie y bendiga en su misión. Reze también por nosotros.
La Paz!
Alejandro, Marisol, Daniela, Sebastián, David y Carolina
3ra. Comunidad
Parroquia Sagrada Familia

]]> By: José Daniel Bestetti http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/comment-page-1/#comment-195587 José Daniel Bestetti Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:19:04 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/#comment-195587 Como neocatecúmeno que já está na Educação Permanente da Fé e já participou da Viagem de Núpcias em Israel na renovação do meu Batismo, fiquei muitíssimo contente em receber estas notícias onde novamente visualizo os mesmos lugares onde estive com a minha Comunidade. Espero que continue a receber notícias sobre tudo o que se referir ao Caminho Neocarecumenal e aos lugares santos.

]]> By: Diácono Pepe Rodilla http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/comment-page-1/#comment-195586 Diácono Pepe Rodilla Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:48:34 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/#comment-195586 My dear Cardinal Sean. I enjoyed staying at the Domus Galileae. Four months ago we made the same trip with my wife and Neocatechumenal community down the road. All these feelings of being where Jesus walked gives you energy to keep walking for life. I thank God for this meeting point between Christians and Jews, men and women seeking to find God while leaving … With prayers together in the Lord. Deacon Knee Pepe Valencia in Spain. 2 nd Community San Juan de la Ribera Valencia Spain

]]> By: Rafael Bellver Galbis http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/comment-page-1/#comment-195579 Rafael Bellver Galbis Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:38:08 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/#comment-195579 Querido Padre: he sentido una emoción muy grande leyendo y mirando su bonita experiencia en Tierra Santa en la Domus Galileae. Me ha recordado mi paso por allí hace tres años. Bendigo a Dios porque permite a sus pastores experimentar las riquezas espirituales del Camino Neocatecumenal.
Beso sus manos

]]> By: Lisa Burke http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/comment-page-1/#comment-195578 Lisa Burke Mon, 07 Feb 2011 01:00:41 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/#comment-195578 Cardinal Sean,

It’s always a pleasure to visit your blog. You always live a full week of Christ-life.

Thank you for continuing this aspect of your ministry.

God bless you and our Church,
Lisa

]]> By: Michele http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/comment-page-1/#comment-195577 Michele Sun, 06 Feb 2011 21:51:25 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/#comment-195577 Your Eminence,

Thanks for sharing your retreat and the many wonderful photos.

I made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1999. It was a life-changing event. We celebrated Mass at many holy sites, including the sacred grounds of Calvary.

While I was there, God really opened my spiritual eyes to see the Divine in nature, and other people. I can still remember looking into the eyes of a certain local who was peddling souvenirs with his young son along the hillsides of Judea. We were warned before getting off the bus to be on our guard. He asked me if I could make change for a ten dollar bill. I had about a hundred ones in my money bag and was alittle reluctant after be forewarned. Sensing my nervousness, this man looked me straight in the eyes, and with a kindly smile, said, “Do not be afraid.” We locked eyes for several moments, and behind those beautiful green eyes, I saw Jesus!! I opened my bag and handed him ten one dollar bills. After bartering for a stuffed animal, his son, Mohammad, sold me a sheep for five dollars. I asked if I could name my new friend, Mohammad? He and his father were both very gracious.

God bless,

]]> By: Robert & Audrey http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/comment-page-1/#comment-195576 Robert & Audrey Sun, 06 Feb 2011 21:05:13 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/#comment-195576 Dear Cardinal Sean,

Thank you so much for this particular blog on your visit to Israel.
We are members of a Neocatechumenal community at St. Tarcisius Church in Framingham and Seminarian Steven Clemence
is one of our Cantors. Your explanations of the sites of our church history brought tears to our eyes and truly confirmed that our desire to visit the Holy Land and the Domus of the Neocatechumenal Way is very important to us and something we should do. We will be showing all the pictures of Israel to our Son-in-law, who is of the Jewish faith. May God always bless you and hold you in His care. Robert & Audrey Oliver

]]> By: Patricia L. Roos http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/comment-page-1/#comment-195572 Patricia L. Roos Sat, 05 Feb 2011 21:52:18 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/#comment-195572 Eminence:

Read your blog every week and had to tell you how much I enjoyed this one(they are all interesting). Your pictures are
amazing!!! It leaves me wanting to go to this area regardless
of the problems that could be encountered.

Thank you so much for all you write. It’s so special.

Patricia L. Roos
Minneapolis, MN 55435

]]> By: Diana http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/comment-page-1/#comment-195571 Diana Sat, 05 Feb 2011 21:30:31 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/#comment-195571 Cardinal Sean, hello from Colombia, God bless you. I am very pleased that you enjoy the time you spent at the Domus Galilaeae during the retreat and conference for bishops organized by the Neocatechumenal Way in Israel, and I am very glad to see how many cardinals and bishops were there. I hope after this visiting, many others archdiocese and bishops will ask the Neocatechumenal Way for their towns, by knowing our reality and that we are just other grace from God to people and the church.
La paz, padre

]]> By: Jerry Baumann http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/comment-page-1/#comment-195566 Jerry Baumann Sat, 05 Feb 2011 12:53:44 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/#comment-195566 Eminence, thanks for the memories! My wife ,Regina ,and I were privileged to read the Fifth Gospel in the company of Father David Wathen ,OFM. A truly life altering experience!
Oremus pro invicem!
Jerry Baumann
St Mary of the Nativity

]]> By: Deacon Bill Hynes http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/comment-page-1/#comment-195561 Deacon Bill Hynes Sat, 05 Feb 2011 04:44:23 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2011/02/04/visiting-the-holy-land/#comment-195561 Your Eminence,
I truly appreciate this blog entry. The photos are fantastic. I am reminded of my visits to many of the places you mentioned. My prayers are with you and I join you in praying for peace!
Deacon Bill Hynes
St. Benedict’s Parish
Diocese of Buffalo, NY

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