Common Home Of Abraham's Tribes

That's the golden Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount, not far from the Church of the Holy Sepulcher -- making this crowded and fought-over territory holy to Christians, Muslims, and Jews. Now go listen to Steve Earle's "Jerusalem," and pray far peace.
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Morning Prayer And Briefing

After we had prayed and shared why we each felt called to make the trip, Iyad gave us some pilgrims' tips -- hat and water, hat and water -- and a brief overview of the inextricability of religion and politics in the daily lives of the 13 million Jews, Christians, and Muslims who share the close quarters of Israel and the West Bank.
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Strength For The Day

At St. George's Guest House in Jerusalem, the hospitality is warm, and the coffee is delicious. Pilgrims from St. John's compared notes on their nights' sleep and cell connectivity while enjoying scrambled eggs and toast, pita and hummus, cucumbers and yogurt, cheese and grapes. We gather in a half hour for morning prayer -- and then we're off!
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St. George's Jerusalem, Monday Morning

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Kathy Isn't A Discalced Pilgrim

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Damascus Gate, Old City Of Jerusalem

Iyad and Yvonne check out the Ottomans' handiwork.
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Canon Iyad's Orientation

Up to Jerusalem with St. George's guide of guides.
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A Lot To Absorb

On the bus to Jerusalem, mapping out our pilgrimage.
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St. John's Pilgrims, Awaiting Andy's Luggage, Ben Gurion Airport

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Ben, Favored Son

Kathy makes a friend.
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