The Mysteries of Petra (A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land)

Petra

THERE is not much religious significance to Petra except that it was built during the early Christian era and that among the people who lived there were probably the early Christians in what is now the present day Jordan.

But it is a cultural and historical wonder beyond words. Awesome is a poor description. Continue reading

Coptic (A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land)

Egypt's Coptic Churches

The recent news of a bombing targetting Copts or Coptics in Egypt reminded me that just about two months ago I was in Egypt myself, together with my ex-exgirlfriend and my parents-in-law, visiting the coptic churches in Cairo.  The thought that the bombings could have happened while we were there sends a chilling sensation down my spine. Continue reading