Scholars, historians and theologians believe with absolute certainty – which can be established with unprecedented verifiable facts – that there are two events in the life of Jesus that are very impossible to doubt or deny and these are: His baptism by John the Baptist and His crucifixion. […]
After visiting the Man on Galilee Museum where I saw the 2000-year old wooden boat and after experiencing that boat ride on the lake, I was eagerly excited for lunch. Our tour guide told us that our lunch today is something very special because we will have St […]
After the boat ride experience on the Sea of Galilee, we headed to the Man in the Galilee Museum just beside the docking area. The museum, officially called Yigal Alon Museum, houses the 2000 years old boat believed to have been used during the time of Jesus. The […]
No Holy Land pilgrimage tour is complete without a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. We headed for this trip before lunch and no food is served here unlike the floating restaurants we have in Loboc River, Bohol. I like the idea that the boat ride is […]
It’s an exciting day as I am visiting the town where Jesus spent most His adult life – where He did some of His miracles and where He preached in synagogues. Capernaum Capernaum is a small fishing village located in the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee and […]
I remember the homily of Pope Francis when he celebrated mass at Manila Cathedral. The first line of his homily was, “Do you love me?” and the audience responded with a cheerful and resounding “yes.” Today, I am visiting the spot where Jesus asked Peter three times “Do […]
Location Ron Beach Hotel Tiberias is located on the waterfront of Sea of Galilee. It has a magnificent view of the Golan Heights, Mt Hermon and of course the lake. It is few minutes by walk or drive to some interesting spots in Galilee. Rooms and Amenities All […]
It’s Sunday and we are visiting Mount of Beatitudes. I remember memorizing the Beatitudes as a form of prayer when I was a kid. Until today, my basis of being a good person and eventually entering the Kingdom of God is the Beatitudes. So it excites me to […]
Today, I am visiting the site where the transfiguration of Jesus happened. Transfiguration means change in form or appearance. This is an event where Jesus’ appearance has changed – from human to glorious as He was called the Son of God – putting him above Moses and Elijah. […]
“Welcome to Holy Land, The land of God!” said our Tour Guide the moment we got inside the tour bus after crossing the Jordan-Israel border. I could hardly believe that I am now in the Promised Land – the land where Jesus was born, lived, died and resurrected. […]
Jordan is an Arab State smaller than the island of Luzon and is located East of Jordan River and Israel. It got its name from Jordan River and not the river getting its name from the country. It has a population of a little over 9 million – […]
Let me start by saying: I had the opportunity to spend the night – with the Jordanian moon and stars above me, the Arabian desert in my feet, the desert cold embracing me and the morning sun from the East gently waking me up – in a UNESCO […]
I stayed at Amman International Hotel for 2 nights during my Holy Land pilgrimage trip. Booking has been pre-arranged by our local operator and as per information sent to me prior to flight, Amman International Hotel is a 4 star hotel. We arrived at Amman International Airport late […]
Let me Count the Ways I love thee beyond the depth and breadth of your Siq To the curves and curls of your mountain’s peak I love thee beyond the pink and rose people seek To the light and dark of your wall’s unending blink I love thee […]
Biblical Significance Wadi Rum has no biblical or religious significance Why Visit Wadi Rum Wadi Rum or Valley of the Moon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in southern Jordan. Based on various petroglyphs, inscriptions and archaeological remains in the area, it is said that humans have […]
What the Bible Say Madaba is one of the oldest towns still existing that was mentioned in the Bible as being part of the territory parceled out by Moses to the Reubenites and the Gadites. Joshua chapter 13 verse 9 “From Aroer, that is upon the bank of […]
Significance of Mt Nebo Mt Nebo is the place where God showed the Promised Land to Moses. However, Moses was not able to enter the Promised Land as he died there. Mt Nebo is a 1000 feet sacred mountain not only for Christians but for Jewish and Muslims […]
