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Prepare for a memorable and life-changing pilgrimage

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The Holy Land: An Encounter with Jesus Christ includes a twelve-part video series filmed in the Holy Land that introduces and brings to life the main events and sites of the life of Jesus Christ.

Through spiritual reflections and images, viewers are transported to the Holy Land to learn about the events that took place at the holy sites, how to pray there, and how to follow and enter more deeply into the life of Jesus, preparing them for their own encounter with Christ.

You can view the videos below. You can also purchase the DVD by clicking the link.

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01

Series Introduction

02:39

02

Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

03:00

03

Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

02:36

04

Nativity & Presentation of Jesus Christ

04:19

05

Cana

02:06

06

Baptism of Jesus Christ and Proclamation of the Kingdom of God

04:29

07

Transfiguration of Jesus Christ

02:07

08

Bethany

03:33

09

Institution of the Holy Eucharist and Pentecost

02:42

10

The Passion of Jesus Christ

03:50

11

Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ

04:46

12

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

01:40

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Midwest Theological Forum
4340 Cross St., Set 1
Downers Grove, IL 60515-1715

Tel: 630-541-8519
Fax: 331-777-5819

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The Holy Land: An Encounter with Jesus Christ

Pilgrim Handbook Order from MTF

Hardcover | 554 pages | $36.00

ebook options: Apple | Google | Kindle

Missalette Order from MTF

Paperback | 254 pages | $14.00

ebook options: Apple | Google | Kindle

Video Series DVD Order from MTF

DVD | 37 minutes | $10.00

Pilgrim Kit Order from MTF

3 items | $42.00

Life of Jesus Order from MTF

Hardcover | 624 pages | $35.00

About

Preparing for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land is not the same as preparing for a typical vacation. A pilgrimage to the Holy Land is not only an opportunity to see the historical sites but also a time for prayer and conversion. It is an opportunity to grow closer to Jesus Christ by bringing to life what we read in the Gospel.

From Midwest Theological Institute and St. Josemaria Institute, The Holy Land: An Encounter with Jesus Christ is a comprehensive resource for all who are seeking to make a memorable and life-changing pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

With our pilgrim handbook, video series, and missalette, you will be equipped to experience and appreciate more profoundly the holy sites and places to be visited on a typical itinerary in the footsteps of Jesus Christ through Israel and Palestine. You will also be guided on how to make time for prayer, spiritual reading, and silent reflection, which are so important and necessary on this spiritual pilgrimage.

The Holy Land: An Encounter with Jesus Christ features the following:

Pilgrim Handbook

The Holy Land: An Encounter with Jesus Christ Pilgrim Handbook is an essential guide for making a pilgrimage and praying at the holy sites. The handbook features historical information, Gospel readings, spiritual meditations, reflection questions, prayers, and photographs for the main holy sites to help you have a profound encounter with Christ before, during, and after the pilgrimage.

As you visit each holy site, the handbook will help you to prepare your heart for the graces of your pilgrimage:

  • A remembrance of the landmarks: What did you see? What happened in this place? What physical details will you remember about this place? What are you going to tell your family and friends about this place?
  • Inspirations and Intentions: What did you hear? What did you learn? Whom and what did you pray for?
  • Resolutions: What is God asking of you? From what you learned in this place, draw simple conclusions that will help you in your spiritual life.

At the end of your pilgrimage, the handbook will be a keepsake of your memories of the profound personal experience of meeting Jesus Christ in the same places where his first disciples did over 2000 years ago. And, your pilgrimage will become an unforgettable journey that will help to deepen and nourish your relationship with God for the rest of your life.

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Video Series

The Holy Land: An Encounter with Jesus Christ is a twelve-part video series filmed in the Holy Land that introduces and brings to life the main events and sites of the life of Jesus Christ.

Through spiritual reflections and images, viewers are transported to the Holy Land to learn about the events that took place at the holy sites, how to pray there, and how to follow and enter more deeply into the life of Jesus, preparing them for their own encounter with Christ.

The video series is a production of Midwest Theological Forum and the St. Josemaria Institute with Spirit Juice Studios. In English with subtitles in English and Spanish. Total running time 37 minutes.

Viewing Recommendations

Travelers making a spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy Land will find these videos helpful for preparing in advance to visit the sites as well as to relive and share the pilgrimage experience when they return back home.

Because pilgrims often have very limited time at each site, it is helpful to become familiar in advance with the sites and what occurred there so that you can fully take advantage of your time in each place.

Therefore, we recommend watching the videos at least 2-3 weeks in anticipation of your trip: on your own or as a group (if you are traveling with others).

We also suggest watching the videos during the trip—perhaps watching on your own the videos on the sites to be visited the following day of your trip, and/or watching them as a group on the tour bus before arriving to each site.

If you are not travelling to the Holy Land, we recommend watching the videos as a companion to your Gospel reading and as you meditate on the mysteries of the Holy Rosary. Learning and seeing these places today will help you go deeper in your spiritual encounter with Jesus Christ, Our Lady, and the history of our Faith.

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Missalette

The Holy Land: An Encounter with Jesus Christ Missalette will be your constant companion. It includes the Masses, hymns, prayers, and blessings that you will need to visit the most popular sites in the Holy Land. With a preface by Fr. James Socias.

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Pilgrim Kit

The Holy Land: An Encounter with Jesus Christ Pilgrim Kit includes the pilgrim handbook, missalette, and DVD for a special bundle price. Whether the trip is already booked or on the bucket list, the Pilgrim Kit makes a great companion or gift for anyone who wants to make an unforgettable spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

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Life of Jesus

The book, Life of Jesus, is available as an addon to the Pilgrim Kit. Life of Jesus reflects on Jesus Christ's earthly life, the Jewish culture in which he grew up, the places he visited, and the roads he traveled.

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