Jim Caviezel
Holy Land Pilgrimage
Group Leader: Matthew Leonard
April 28 - May 8, 2019
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Jim Caviezel
You know actor and famous Catholic, Jim Caviezel, from his role in the Academy Award
nominated film, The Passion of the Christ, and his critically acclaimed CBS primetime drama, Person of Interest.
Soon you will see him reprise his role as Jesus Christ in the sequel rumored to be titled, The Passion of the Christ:
Resurrection. In preparation for the project, Jim has decided to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land with 206 Tours
to walk in Jesus footsteps, visiting the true sites that align with the Passion, and his upcoming role. From Bethlehem
and the Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross), to the site of Jesus Crucifixion, Tomb, and Transfiguration. Jim will
also spend an evening with his fellow pilgrims delivering a powerful lecture about his experiences as well as host
a Q&A another evening. With an open-floor, pilgrims will have the chance to ask him questions about his career, life,
and inspirations. Callings come when you least expect them - his initials were "J.C.", and he was 33 years old when
he was tapped to play the role he did not actively seek - Jesus Christ. Was that an accident? We don't think so. He
went on to play Jesus like no one else ever has, or ever could. We have seen Jim Caviezel "act" the Passion, and now
is your opportunity to "walk" the Passion with him!
For more information on Jim, check out this blog post.
Matthew Leonard
Matthew Leonard is an international speaker, author, podcaster, and founder of Next Level Catholic Academy, a online membership community focused on teaching Catholic spirituality (NextLevelCatholicAcademy.com). An accomplished filmmaker, he has written, produced, directed, and hosted multiple best-selling Catholic video series such as the Bible and the Virgin Mary and Genesis to Jesus, which have been translated into almost a dozen languages. A convert to Catholicism and former missionary to Latin America, Matthew is a frequent guest on radio and television programs across the country. His podcast "The Art of Catholic", is heard in more than 170 countries around the world. Matthew holds a Masters in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville and is the author of two books, Louder Than Words: The Art of Living as a Catholic and Prayer Works! Getting A Grip On Catholic Spirituality. He lives in Ohio with his wife Veronica and their six children. more about him at MatthewSLeonard.com.
Your trip includes
- Roundtrip Airfare from
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- Airport taxes & fuel surcharges
- Accommodations at a Deluxe Five Star Hotel:
- ~ 8 nights: David Citadel, Jerusalem
- Whisper Headsets
- Transfers as per itinerary
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner daily
- Wine and Mineral Water with Dinners
- Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
- Free Wi-Fi on motor coach
- Free Water on motor coach
- Whisper Headsets while sightseeing throughout
- Assistance of a professional local Catholic Guide
- Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
- Masses daily & Spiritual activities
- Priest to celebrate Mass, Confession, and Spiritual Guidance
- One (1) Evening Lecture with Jim Caviezel
- One (1) Q&A Session with Jim Caviezel
- Luggage Handling
- Tips to Hotel Staff, Restaurants, and Luggage Handlers
Not Included
- Tips to your guide & driver, individual transfers.
Itinerary
Sunday - April 28 - Departure for Israel
Make your way to your local airport where you will board your overnight flight(s). Your meals are served on board.
Monday - April 29 - Arrive in the Holy Land
Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, you will make your way to the baggage claim area and collect your luggage. Proceed to the Arrival's Hall, where you will be greeted by your tour guide and/or driver. You will board a Group Transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv in time to check-in. You will gather for a "Welcome Meeting" in the evening - where you will meet the Guides and Spiritual Directors, as well as get an overview one how each day will go from there. From there, you will make your way to the restaurant for dinner at the hotel, before retiring for the evening.
Tuesday to Monday - April 30 to May 6th - Experiencing the Holy Land
Today, you begin your pilgrimage through the land where Jesus walked. Over the next eight (8) days, you will have may opportunities to not only better understand the Bible, but the geography and lifestyle within this great land. Votive Masses will be celebrated daily, along with time for prayer and reflection at these sacred sites. You Guide will be with you each day, as the Bible transforms from words on paper - to a three-dimensional Book!
The sites you will visit on your journey will include the following:
Abu Ghosh: Tradition says this is the site where the Ark of the Covenant rested for 20 years
Bethlehem: The site of the birthplace of Jesus (including a visit to the Grotto - marking the
spot where he was born.)
Caesarea: Former capital of Judea. Visiting the Ancient Port, Aqueduct, Hippodrome (Home
to the first Olympics), and Amphitheatre.
Cana: The Franciscan Church where Jesus turned water into wine. Couples will be able to
renew their Wedding Vows during the Ceremony
Capernaum: Jesus launched his ministry from here, including a visit to the Synagogue where
He taught (Mark 1:21-29)
Church of Dormition: Marking the very site where Mary, the Mother of Jesus, "fell asleep"
Church of the Holy Sepulchre: The sacred destination is the site of Calvary (Jesus' crucifixion)
and His tomb (Luke 23: 50-55)
Dead Sea: You will have free time to take a "Float" in the Dead Sea - as well as go shopping at
the Dead Sea Spa
Dominus Flevit: The very site where Jesus wept over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41)
Ein Karem: This marks the birthplace of St. John the Baptist - with two Churches representing the
two houses of Elizabeth and Zachariah.
Emmaus: The town mentioned in the Gospel of Luke from the New Testament. It was here that Jesus appeared, after His death and resurrection, to two of His disciples while they were walking the road of Emmaus.
Garden of Gethsemane: This is where Jesus prayed during the last night with His disciples before He
was crucified (Luke 22:29-53)
Israel Museum: Shrine of the Book and scale model of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus
Mount of Beatitudes: This is the site where Jesus proclaimed His great Sermon - also known as
the "Sermon on the Mount"
Mount of Olives: Not only the best panoramic view of the Old City, but a mandatory transit site for
Jesus during many iconic moments
Mt. Tabor: The site of the Transfiguration, Mount Tabor (Matthew 17:1-50). At this site, you will have
some time to reflect on Christ's Humanity and Divinity
Mt. Zion: location of the Upper Room where Jesus the His disciples celebrated the Last Supper
(Matthew 26: 17-30) and where he appeared to them after His Death and Resurrection (Mark 16:14).
Nazareth: The town where Mary was visited by the Angel, and where Jesus studied
and prayed (Matthew 2:23)
Palm Sunday Road: We will grab our palms and walk down the same road that led Jesus to Jerusalem
Pater Noster Church: Christ taught the Lord's Prayer to his disciples here, which is why it is
written in the world languages.
Pool of Bethesda: the site where Jesus healed the crippled man
Qumran: The famous caves for where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered
Rock of Agony: This Rock is where Jesus prayed, alone, on the night of his arrest.
Sea of Galilee: This is the place the place Jesus lived - this portion also includes a Boat
ride out onto the sea (Luke 5:1)
Shepherds Fields: This is where the Angels announced the Redeemer's birth - and explore Caves that
still have soot marks of fires from Shepherds (Luke 2:8)
St. Peter in Galicantu: House of the High Priest Caiaphas, and where Jesus was examined and
eventually imprisoned before the Council in Jerusalem.
Tabgha: This is where Jesus fed the crowd of 5,000 people - also known as the multiplication of
the "loaves and fishes" (Luke 9:10-17)
Western Wall: The only remains of the Second Temple of Jerusalem
Via Dolorosa: Marking: The true "Way of the Cross", we will walk this and pray the "Stations of
the Cross" through the markets, ending at Calvary.
Tuesday - May 7th - Return Home
This morning after a late breakfast, you will have free time to spend at your own leisure before and early dinner and your return flight home. With heartfelt farewells, you will gather on to your bus for your transfer to Tel Aviv Airport for your return flight(s) home.
*Return flights to the US depart between 11:30 P.M. on May 7th - and - 12:40 A.M. on May 8th.Wednesday - May 8th - Arrive Home
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