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Pre Pandemic Christmas Celebrations in Bethlehem, A Look Back
At the break of day on a cold rainless Christmassy morning, the people of Bethlehem city in the Holy Land woke up to the sound of the Scouts preparing to... Read more...
Virtual Gallery of Holy Land Olive Wood Carvings
Browse our complete catalog of hand carved olive wood Christian carvings, statues, rosaries, and gifts , every piece is made in Bethlehem by Christian families in the Holy Land. Your purchase directly supports their livelihoods and helps preserve the Christian presence in the Holy Land. Read more...
Protecting Our Families: How Living in the Image of St. Joseph Makes Better Men and Fathers
Protecting Our Families: How Living in the Image of St. Joseph Makes Better Men and Fathers
Protecting Our Families: How Living in the Image of St. Joseph Makes Better Men, Husbands and Fathers Here, we are taking a look at just how much influence Saint Joesph,... Read more...
Mother Mary, A Woman of Aspiration and Faith
Mother Mary, A Woman of Aspiration and Faith
It is no secret that Mary loved her baby Jesus more than anyone, and we see many instances where Mary shows her skill as a mother and mentor to Jesus... Read more...
Young Bishop Visits Bethlehem Handicrafts Workshop
Young Bishop Visits Bethlehem Handicrafts Workshop
The Life of a Young Bishop Bishop Mar Shimun Daniel was consecrated just this year on September 26th, 2021, at the age of 30 years old. He is a Bishop... Read more...
The Body and Blood, Jesus and the Last Supper
The Body and Blood, Jesus and the Last Supper
Why Did Jesus Celebrate The Jewish Holiday of Passover? Passover celebrates the Israelites' escape from Egypt. Jesus was born into a Jewish family, so he would celebrate Passover just like... Read more...
All Souls Day, Remembering Those We Have Lost
All Souls Day, Remembering Those We Have Lost
All Souls Day is a holiday dedicated to celebrating all souls who have passed away. This holiday commemorates Saints (those who are in Heaven with God) and those who have... Read more...
All Saints Day, Celebrating Souls in Communion with God
All Saints Day, Celebrating Souls in Communion with God
All Saints Day is a celebration commemorating all of the souls who are with God in Heaven. We as Catholics usually use the title "Saint" to refer to someone who... Read more...
olivewood carving of Jesus praying in the garden on the left next to carved olivewood praying hands with an olivewood bible in between them on the right. Text reads "A Bible From Bethlehem: How Reading The Bible Can Change Your Life"
A Bible From Bethlehem, How Reading the Bible Can Change Your Life
"You can read the Bible, and you should, but until you study it, it doesn't come alive for you and teach you a lasting lesson. It will change you.", Gail... Read more...
I am Proud to be Christian, Proclaiming the Word of God
I am Proud to be Christian, Proclaiming the Word of God
"Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved", Romans 10:9. Jesus... Read more...
8 Bible Verses About Marriage From the Holy Land
8 Bible Verses About Marriage From the Holy Land
Here are some of our favorite bible verses about Marriage: Genesis 2:24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they... Read more...
7 Bible Verses About Saint James the Great
7 Bible Verses About Saint James the Great
According to the New Testament, Saint James the Great was one of Jesus' Twelve Apostles. He was also known as son of Zebedee or Saint James the Greater (Yacoub in... Read more...