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Delving into antiquity and exploring an exotic slice of the Middle East are other big motivators for anyone dreaming of Israel. It might be the thought of visiting an archaeological site in the desert, shopping for crafts in the bazaars of Jerusalem or Nazareth, floating in the Dead Sea, expanding culinary horizons or just learning about another culture that lights the fire.
Israel is a small country—only the size of New Jersey—but is crammed with countless must-sees for the Christian traveler. A minimum stay would be seven days, but 10 or 12 days is preferable. No sense in rushing through this once-in-lifetime experience. Once airfare has been paid, extra days cost little. Weather-wise, spring and early fall are ideal; the country is virtually rainless from April through October. One of the most beautiful seasons is right after Easter, when daytime temperatures hover around 75 degrees in most of the country; expect the same kind of weather in late September and October.
From November through March it will be cool and rainy, but the off-season hotel rates and airfares except at Christmas are attractive. Israel also gets crowded in summer, when the Jewish community in Europe comes to visit family and locals are on vacation. Anyone who has been to Israel is forever changed, agree church leaders who have toured the country with church members. Carol Walters, director of the Office for Lay Ecclesial Ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago, recently led a group of about 40 to Israel and said everyone was deeply affected after setting foot on sites straight out of the Bible.
Father Mario DiCicco, of St.
They say they are transformed. The Franciscan priest has been going to the Holy Land for 40 years and has many connections with the Franciscan community, which has been in Israel more than years.
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His travelers come from all over the U. Mass is held every day at one of the shrines. In Jerusalem the groups stay in simple rooms at the Notre Dame Hotel, a diplomatic hotel run by the Vatican with a superb location right across the street from the Old City, a minute walk from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.