By Tony Magliano Every Christian should have a deep respect for Judaism. When we consider that our Lord Jesus, our Blessed Mother Mary, St. Joseph,
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Christmas: Spruce Trees That Mark Friendship
By Jacqueline Kelly – Trees have been revered throughout the ages. The roots of modern Christmas tree tradition is traced back to pagan times in
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Christmas Rubble
By chhotebhai On Sunday 10th December, I heard the first reading from Isaiah (40:1-5, 9-11) on freedom from the Babylonian exile. The reference to Babylon
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Mountains Surrounding Jerusalem: A Biblical Overview
The entire area of Jerusalem is biblically referred to as “the Land of Moriah” as described in Genesis 22:2, when God tested Father Abraham. He
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Making a Difference: Justice, Not Violence, Will End Israel-Hamas War
By Tony Magliano – Hamas brutally, and immorally attacked Israel, killing many innocent Israelis. No excuse can justify this! And no excuse can justify Israel’s
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Dogged by War: Church’s Position on War is Anybody’s Guess
By chhotebhai – In India it is common to see street dogs chasing two-wheelers. When someone or something is persistently chased by another the phenomenon
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Newly-Appointed Holy Land Cardinal Appeals for a Day of Prayer and Fasting in Israel
Verghese V Joseph – The newly appointed Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and president of the Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of Holy Land (ACOHL), Pierbattista Cardinal
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Bill to Ban Evangelisation in Israel Proposed
By Verghese V Joseph – As Palm Sunday and Easter approach – the two most sacred days on the Christian calendar – two members of
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Now is the Time to Travel to the Holy Land
Bangalore: The tourism industry in the Holy Land is getting back on its feet lifting the spirits in the traditional birthplace of Jesus. In 2022,
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Feast: The Miracle at Mount Carmel
Dr Jeanette Pinto – Mount Carmel, a mountain range northwest of Israel, comes from the Hebrew Har Ha-karmele. The city of Haifa is on its
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Israel Calling: A Day To Atone
By Reuven Doron – A blessed Yom Kippur to our friends. As Israel is preparing for another weekly Sabbath, a time for peace, rest, and
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COVID-19: Holy Land Tour Operator Sar-El Introduces Antiviral Tech in Buses
In post COVID-19 age where flights are cancelled and indefinitely postponed; borders closed and re-opened, and even closing again; there’s a general uncertainty as to
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Oil in the Holy Land
All through the Bible, Oil is a picture of the Holy Spirit of God and the special impact the Spirit brings upon a person, a
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Israel Readies Itself to Welcome Pilgrims Once Pandemic is Over
By A Blackburn & Verghese V Joseph – Israel is a destination for travellers from around the world and this dates back from the ancient
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Israel: The Belly Button of the Earth!
So, where exactly is the center of our world? Some say it is the Big Apple; others Rome, or perhaps London. However, for those who
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