Advent
On the way to Bethlehem with the characters of the nativity scene: Joseph
At the gates of Christmas, in the excitement of anticipation, Brother Luca Di Pasquale introduces us to the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Thanks to St. Joseph we will get to know Father Gabriel, pastor of Gaza.
On the way to Bethlehem with the characters of the nativity scene: Mary
In this journey leading us toward Christmas, in the excitement of anticipation, Fr. Marco Gambarotto introduces us to the Third Sunday of Advent and we will hear Sister Valentina Sala's experience.
Waiting is mercy - Living Advent with the Church Fathers
In the fourth week of the Advent season, Br. Ulise introduces us to St. Maximus, bishop of Turin, who invites the faithful to purify their hearts, consciences and spirits, so that purified we may welcome the pure child who comes!
On the way to Bethlehem with the characters of the nativity scene: the Three Kings
A journey to Christmas, accompanied by the characters of the nativity scene. In the excitement of anticipation, Fr. Joseph introduces us to the second Sunday of Advent, where we will meet, thanks to the Three Kings, a special pilgrim who has come from afar.
Waiting is joy - Living Advent with the Church Fathers
Third week of the Advent season, waiting for the Savior, a fourth-century homily attributed to Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, explains how we should wait for the Lord.
Our Father prayer in aramaic
Father Dayroyo Bolous, Syriac-Orthodox priest in Jerusalem sings the Our Father prayer for peace in the Holy Land
On the way to Bethlehem with the characters of the nativity scene: shepherds
The characters from the nativity scene will accompany us on this journey leading us toward Christmas. In the excitement of anticipation, Br. Enrico Maiorano introduces us to the first Sunday of Advent, where we will meet thanks to the Shepherds, Imad, artisan of Bethlehem.
Waiting is conversion - Living Advent with the Church Fathers
We continue our journey during Advent, a time to embark on a journey of conversion, of preparation in welcoming the coming Lord. In this second stage Br. Ulise takes us to the birthplace of John the Baptist, one of the most important characters of this liturgical season.
Waiting is Desire - Living Advent with the Church Fathers
Advent: A time when we are called to wait and hope, vigilantly, for the coming of the Lord.
The beginning of Advent and the return of pilgrims to the city of the first Christmas
A big celebration in Bethlehem to welcome Brother Francesco Patton, Custos of the Holy Land, for the opening of Advent and the return of pilgrims to the city of the first Christmas.
Christmas lights are turned on in the Holy Land
The Christmas tree lights are on and the street celebrations are back after the 2020 restrictions due to the Coronavirus emergency. The anticipation of Christmas in Bethlehem and Jerusalem in the words of the faithful and religious representatives.
Lighting of the Christmas tree of the Terra Sancta School of Jerusalem
An atmosphere of joy at the Terra Sancta School in Jerusalem for the lighting of the Christmas tree. A special moment, attended by the heads of religious communities and many students.
The Advent celebrations kick off with the entrance of the Custos of the Holy Land in Bethlehem
Br. Francesco Patton, Custos of the Holy Land, returns to Bethlehem for the beginning of Advent. On Saturday, November 27th, the solemn ceremony of the Custos' entrance into Bethlehem was held, marking the beginning of the Advent celebrations in the Holy Land. Br. Patton was welcomed by the civil and religious authorities and numerous faithful. In 2020, the celebration had been suspended due to the Coronavirus epidemic.
The expectation of Mirna and Ramzi and the support of Pro Terra Sancta for the delivery expenses
The birth of a child in Bethlehem, a few days before Christmas, after the long months of a pandemic whose end is still unseen. Mirna and Ramzi's expectation came step by step, in a city where life continues but needs increase.
The solemn entrance of the Custos of the Holy Land in Bethlehem under the restrictions for the Coronavirus
The solemn entrance of the Custos of the Holy Land, Brother Francesco Patton, into the city of Bethlehem marked the beginning of Advent time, this year in the absence of festive celebrations due to the restrictions of the Coronavirus pandemic. The following day Brother Patton presided over the celebration of the first Sunday of Advent and the feast of St. Catherine.
Gaza: between the grip of the siege and the hope in faith
During the visit to Gaza of the Apostolic Administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Bishop Pizzaballa, we collected some testimonies of Christians living in the strip.
Mass of the First Sunday of Advent in Bethlehem | December 1, 2019
The Solemn Mass of the First Sunday of Advent presided over by Br Francesco Patton, ofm Custos of the Holy Land in St. Catherine's Church, in Bethlehem.
Since the announcement to the shepherds until our present day
A few days before Christmas, Fr. Eugenio Alliata tells us about the devotion to the Grotto of the Nativity, a place that has always had an attraction for the human soul
Children and young people of the Holy Land prepare for Christmas
Children and young people from all over the Holy Land prepare themselves through art and a day of spirituality at the Lord's Christmas
Getting to know the biblical characters who accompany us during the Time of Advent
Isaiah, John the Baptist and Mary are the main biblical characters who accompany us during the liturgical season of Advent.
A look at the city where Jesus was born
We went to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, a birth that has revolutionised the history of humanity and brought salvation to the whole world!