Final day

I can't tell you how hard the last 3 days has been for me. Words, images, ideas, sounds, and visions are still swirling in my head. My heart is broken by the security walls that Israeli government has chosen to put up against the Palestinians. My faith is challenged by the humiliating suffering of Christ as we walk through the stations of the cross. My mind is inundated with images, and visions of cruelty, injustice, disgust, division, and finally together with hope. My body is exhausted by the overwhelming  heat and travel. Yet, over all, I am so grateful for Trish and David (our professors on this trip) and every single saint on this 2009 Holy Land Pilgrimage. I am inspired by the 3 speakers that have imparted their wisdom, passion, and activism with us. I am delighted by the tour guides and tour bus drivers for their knowledge, humor, and generous hospitality. Thank you all. I look forward to slowly peel back each layers of this incredible and transformative experience. I await eagerly to continue this path of change with my fellow pilgrims and to see what God has in stored for the next phase of my walk with the Living and Holy God. 

For now, allow me to share the picture of the my fellow pilgrim on today's trip to Masada (the picture is without one saint, Charles, but we remember him and save the column for him).