Wednesday, February 11, 2009


Two group photos. One is from the airport in Amman. The second is standing on the edge of the Sea of Galilee, just after our lunch of various appetizers and St. Peter fish from the sea. It is the sea that I want to tell you a tiny bit about. It is not hard to believe that Jesus found this place hospitable and welcoming to his teachings. There is a magical quality to the light and the air and the sea makes the surrounding area fertile and green. After visiting Capernaum, we took a small boat out into the sea. Seagulls were flying along beside. The sea was calm. Patricia read us Mary Oliver poem and our guide suggested that we be silent for a moment and imagine these hills without any buildings or signs of the modern world and see the land as Jesus saw it when he was on the sea. It brings tears to my eyes to remember. We wish you could be with us to share our experience.
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3 comments:

  1. Fran HorzempaFebruary 11, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    I'm Melissa's friend, following your trip from here in Delaware. Glad you all made it safe and sound. I'm so excited for all of you! Hi Melissa!

    Frances Horzempa

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  2. UnknownFebruary 11, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Thank you Katharine or whoever posted the Sea of Galilee experience. I will never get there I know, so your blog is so special! Plus I can't go to Second Hour to hear your stories. Blessings and prayers to you all. Aloha to you all from Hawaii which literally means "God's or
    divine breath between us." Amy Charles

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    I'm so glad, Katharine, that you have become an accomplished blogger. It's great fun to see the pictures and imagine being there with you. I think of you all often and send prayers and love. Today we celebrated Brennan's 15th birthday. Give my love to everyone. I can't wait to see all your pictures and hear the stories upon your return. Karyn Ott Smith

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