May 23, 2024
Dear Friends,
Terra Sancta Ministries began as a Franciscan Holy Land ministry to support the Mother Church of Jerusalem. We went (and still do) by the name “Terra Sancta Pilgrimages.” As Pope Benedict XVI once said, the Holy Land is the spiritual patrimony of all Christians—even of those who can’t visit there.
Our guide in Jordan, Nader Twal, has crafted an informative and nicely illustrated article, “Conflicts in the Middle East from a Christian Perspective.” It gives an historical perspective to what is going today—in the Holy Land and in the larger Middle East area. I recommend you read it (HERE). Just as “Westerners” have been part of the problem—at least far as governments are concerned—we Western Christians can be part of the solution by supporting Middle Eastern Christians in our living out of Catholic Social Teaching in international solidarity and most of all by being united in the sacramental bonds of the Mystical Body of Christ, the Church. May peace come to that special but troubled part of the world through the intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, to whom world peace has been entrusted, and in the power of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
To communicate with me, please DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL but email me directly at [email protected] or call/text me at (313) 727-9784. Jesus, Mary & Joseph, Holy Family of Nazareth, pray for us!
In Jesus, Mary & Joseph,
Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM
Spiritual Director of Terra Sancta Ministries