We then continued on to Caesarea Philippi for a reflection at the archeological site. This was followed by lunch at a local Lebanese Restaurant.
On the way home we stopped in the Golan Heights which is on the Israeli-Syrian border. Looking into Syria knowing that only 40km away in Damascus, people are suffering was a sobering experience. As I watched the black smoke on the horizon, I can only hope and pray that the people of this region will know peace soon.
When we returned to Pilgerhaus we celebrated Eucharist by the shores of Lake Galilee with Richard on the occasion of his 15th anniversary of ordinatikn to the Priesthood. The Gospel was John 21:15-19, which was most appropriate for the occasion: by the Sea of Galilee, "follow me" for Richard's anniversary and for the "take you where you want to go", Richard told his story of the past 2 years. A very moving experience.
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