Immovable Ladder – The Ladder That Hasn’t Moved in Hundreds of Years
For 250 years, a ladder has stood almost unmoved, a symbol of division and the aspiration for healing.
What These College Students Did During Their Holy Land Pilgrimage Might Surprise You
If you were blessed to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, what would you want to do, and where would you want to go? How would you walk in the footsteps of Christ? Perhaps, you’d like to stand beside the River Jordan and gather water from the river where John baptized Christ. Maybe you’d … Read More
Christians in the Holy Land: How They Struggle and How We Can Help
Ein Karem and John the Baptist
In the southwest part of Jerusalem lies the ancient village of Ein Karem, literally meaning “Spring of the Vineyard,” and known by some as the “most beautiful neighborhood in Jerusalem.” Surrounded by green hills and forests, many travel to this village to experience its picturesque beauty and visit the various Christian and historical sites there. … Read More
Archbishop Tobin reflects on his Catholic Holy Land pilgrimage (6 of 10)
This is the sixth in a series of 10 video reflections by Archbishop Tobin on his Catholic Holy Land pilgrimage with faithful from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Please make sure to like and share his story so others can be inspired as well.
10 Reflections on Holy Land Pilgrimage (2 of 10) – Archbishop Joseph Tobin of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis
This is the second in a series of 10 video reflections by Archbishop Tobin on his Catholic pilgrimage to the Holy Land with faithful from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Please make sure to like and share his story so others can be inspired as well. Discover the Power of Pilgrimage for Yourself View Our Holy … Read More
Jericho: 10K year-old tower sets world record as oldest tower on earth & tallest until 2650 B.C.
(The Zionsville Current) Jericho, in the Palestinian Territories, is best known as the city where Joshua “fit the battle” and the “walls come tumblin’ down.” Archaeologists cannot confirm that famous Biblical story, but did unearth a tower that held a world’s record for more than 5,000 years. Located in the Judean Desert, Jericho is known … Read More
Tekton pilgrim writes for local Catholic paper: ‘A perfect pilgrimage to the Holy Land’
March 6, 2015 (The Criterion) Reflection / Daniel Conway The next time the Archdiocese of Indianapolis advertises a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, don’t hesitate. Don’t think about it, discuss it with family and friends, or pray about it at length. Say a quick prayer to the Holy Spirit and sign up—right away! If you … Read More
Archbishop Tobin (Indianapolis) leads group on Holy Land Pilgrimage with Tekton Ministries
Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin is leading an archdiocesan pilgrimage from Indianapolis to the Holy Land from February 4-15, 2015 with Tekton Ministries. Traveling with a large group of pilgrims is Natalie Hoefer of the archdiocesan staff. Tekton always encourages its pilgrims to share photos and reflections with us. Natalie, like Corey Bruns, a seminarian who recently … Read More
