Dominican Center at Marywood, a ministry of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids, is sponsoring a spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The dates for the pilgrimage are Feb. 20–March 1, 2011. Scheduled visits are planned for Haifa, Tiberias, Nazareth, Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Also available is an optional trip extension from March 1-4, 2011, which will include travel to Jordan and Petra.

This journey will bring the Bible to life when you walk where Jesus walked; when you stand in the Jordan River where John baptized Jesus; when you are present on the Mount of the Beatitudes—the location of the Sermon on the Mount. You will hear his words echo in your heart.

Your hosts are Sister Nancy Brousseau, OP, and Sister Diane Zerfas, OP. Sister Nancy has extensive experience in leading pilgrimages with a particular interest in Biblical Archeology; Sister Diane loves praying in these holy places. Please visit the Dominican Center Holy Land page, where you can download a complete itinerary. If you have additional inquiries, email Sister Diane at dzerfas@dominicancenter.com.