I am fortunate to know Father Rocky Hoffman, the head of Relevant Radio, a wonderful nationwide Christian radio network. I participate in Relevant Radio’s show “Morning Air” the first Monday of every month. You can find info and archives of some of my podcasts from the show here.
Here’s the remarkable news!! Father Rocky invited Julie, myself, and our entire family to join him on an 11-day trip to the Holy Land, starting with Christmas mass in Bethlehem! And what a trip it is!!!
Here are a few pictures from the mass we attended in the Shepherd’s cave on Christmas morning.
And here’s a picture of our family with Father Rocky!
We also visited the Jordan River where St. John the Baptist baptized Jesus:
We also visited the Dead Sea. I did not realize that the Dead Sea is the lowest elevation on earth and the water holds nearly ten times the amount of salt as the ocean!! We were told it was therapeutic to float in the water and use the mud to refresh your skin. I decided I was not going to participate, but my family had other ideas……😉
Well, today we are headed up to northern Israel to visit Galilee…..I will send another update in a few days.
Here’s wishing you a wonderful holiday season!!!
Thank you for sharing this, Harry – and for all that you and your family do for Relevant Radio. Merry Christmas!
The light shining through the Shepherds Cave on Jesus, the Bread of Life, is extraordinary! Thanks for all you do for the mission of Relevant Radio!
How fabulous!! A dream come true for certain!
Harry,
I love your updates.
It all sounds wonderful.
Life is good.
Marshall
Incredible experience for your family! Merry Christmas and warmest wishes for a happy and healthy 2019!
So sorry I missed seeing you and your family while you were here in Israel. Until next time. Happy New Year!
Wonderful trip! I just had dinner with a colleague of your, Joe Mazzenga, and he told Jim and I about your yearly retreat with your father-in-law. Another great trip! I don’t stay in touch with many of our 2007 classmates, but I did talk to Alex Seifert last week, and am meeting Jesus Socorro tomorrow morning to catch up. Hope all is well!