Capernaum: the Town of Jesus

Father Matteo Munari joins us in Capernaum, the town of Jesus, on a visit to one of the most important sites in our history, the history of Christianity and the history of humanity. (Source: Terra Santa: Christian Media Center )

An inspiring Gospel reflection. This documentary takes us on a tour of the gospel scenes where Jesus began his ministry.   With Sacred Scripture in hand Friar Munari walks us through the biblical narrative.  A very real formation experience.

The Desert Praises God

A mantle of red anemones turns the Negev desert red and announces in February the early arrival of spring in central-southern Israel. A display of nature that is also mentioned in the Bible: "The desert will flourish" says the prophet Isaiah.... remind us of God's power in the restlessness of the desert.


Source: Terra Santa News

A Virtual Tour of the Holy Land

A Virtual Tour of the Holy Land
Prayerful Scenes & Music
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Source: Franciscan Media Center
Time: 4:04 minutes

Terra Santa News (en) 27/05/2011

Contents of this video...
A WONDER OF NATURE... AND OF THE BIBLICAL STORY
A wonder of nature, and of the biblical story. The Dead Sea is in the race to be elected among the new wonders of the world.
MOSAICS FOR PEACE
The richness of the mosaics of Palestine, a legacy that crosses and unites eras, cultures and different religions. An exhibition at the Al Quds University of Jerusalem.
IN FAVOR OF HUMAN RIGHTS
The society of Saint Yve celebrates its 20 years. The Catholic Centre for Human Rights provides assistance - including legal assistance - to all the people who live in difficult conditions in Israel and the territories.
THE LADY OF THE WALL WHO BUILDS BRIDGES
The Lady of the Wall who builds bridges. Among the many murals that cover the separation barrier, for a few months now there is also this beautiful icon of Mary... designed 200 meters from the checkpoint in Bethlehem, where - for 7 years - every Friday afternoon, one prays to ask for the gift of peace.
100 TERRA SANTA NEWS!
100 Terra Santa News! Our "thank you"... and your precious help!

Terra Santa News (en) 15/04/2011

Contents in this weeks video...

HOLY WEEK
Jerusalem prepares to relive the most important moment of the year, one for which seven hundred thousand visitors have been awaiting. At the vigil of Easter, the Custos of the Holy Land calls on us to "embrace a hope which is also a certainty ..."

CAIAPHAS AND THE CRUCIFIXION NAILS
The High Priest Caiphas and the crucifixion nails. A sensational discovery - or a matter of fantasy?

THE VIA DOLOROSA
In the foosteps of Jesus to Golgotha ... Centuries of history, devotion and faith on the Way of the Cross, along the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem.

AKATHISTOS
Akathistos ... the most ancient liturgy in honour of the Virgin. It is sung in the Oriental Churches on the last Friday of Lent. According to tradition, it is sung standing up, and is a tradition very dear to the Byzantine, Orthodox and Catholic Faithful.

JERUSALEM
Jerusalem, where everyone was born ... a brief consideration, of the Holy City, with the biblicist Friar Frédéric Manns.

COLLECTION
Every Christian is invited to call the Holy Land "his own" ... and again this year the Holy Land asks for your help. Please don't forget the Good Friday Collection !

Terra Santa News (en) - 18/02/2011

More inspiring  news...includes a segment where the leader of the Focolare Movement makes these remarks...

"I think the principal point is to consider the other to be a real brother, so that the person other than myself is nevertheless a member of my family, simply because we have the same Father. So starting from this we can meet and there is something that unites us, namely the dignity which comes from being children of God."

"I believe (and this is fundamental) ; that courtesy and education are insufficient for true dialogue. I think we have to begin by recognizing the other as more important than oneself, so that in standing before the other with the aim of serving without expecting anything in return, we will be ready to give something." ...[Maria Voce, President of Focolare]

This is real gospel purity. Imagine if this spirit were put into wider practice, beginning with our own dialogues...

Terra Santa News

Are you tired of the dreadful daily news on cable TV? How about a weekly news program with inspirational messages about lives of faith in the Holy Land. In 2000 John Paul II reminded the world that the Friars Minor are the custodians of the Holy Places by will of the Universal Church. This mission is known as 'The Custody of the Holy Land'.

The production quality of this programming rivals that of any cable network. All with no commercials and distributed by the Franciscan Media Center. I'm putting a link to the channel on the sidebar. For more about the FMC Project click here.

This weeks episode of Terra Santa News is below. What's next, the Pope's YouTube Channel?