Due to the pandemic, and perhaps now the situation in the construction industry, we are more than one year behind on the badly needed renovation of our shrine.  In particular, we MUST redo our handicap ramp and parking lot which are both deteriorating beyond the point of simple repair.  The renovation simply cannot wait another year.  This is not an appeal for money but for PRAYERS.  WE NEED YOUR PRAYERS, especially to St. Joseph (the “site supervisor”), to move forward and even accelerate the renovation.  We now have our own little “Memorare to St. Joseph” prayer card.  We pray this after each Mass.  If you haven’t been able to get your own copy at the shrine, and would like one (to pray for our renovation and other needs—plus your own), please let me know ([email protected]) and we will mail you one.  (Provide your mailing address, please.)
The fifth article from our guide in Jordan, Nader Twal is HERE.  It is about the Franciscans in Jordan.  Nader always does a good job bringing his portion of the Holy Land to our attention.  It helps us better know our spiritual patrimony since, in a way, the Holy Land belongs to all Christians.
To communicate with me, please respond to this email, email me directly at [email protected] or call/text me at (313) 727-9784.  O Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!
In Jesus, Mary & Joseph,
Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM
Spiritual Director of Terra Sancta Ministries