Thursday, September 14, 2023

Day 9

It was another packed, yet rewarding day for the Blesse Sacrament Parish pilgrims!!

The group first visited the Church of Saint Anne and the Pools of Bethesda, commemorating the site of Mary's birthplace. 
We then visited the Church of Flagellation and Condemnation where we celebrated mass. It was also here where we took a group picture :) 

Church of Flagellation: 
This was also the starting point for us to walk the Via Dolorosa, "Way of the Cross", the path Jesus took towards his crucifixion through the 14 Stations of the Cross.

Praying at the 6th Station:
Praying at the 7th Station:
As we moved through the Stations and to complete it, we entered into the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the site where Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected. 

View inside the Holy Sepulcher:
Inside the Tomb of Jesus: 
Site of the Crucifixion:
After completing the powerful walk of the Via Dolorosa, the group took a nice stroll through the markets and visited the Jewish Cardo. 
Finally, we ended our day at the Western Wall for a moment of prayerful reflection. 
One more day to go! Where will our journey end tomorrow?!