On Pilgrimage: What is Jerusalem’s Worth?

Saturday, December 23, 2017

Prevain Devendran

Last month, I had the honour of traveling on pilgrimage to the Holy Land (Israel, Palestine and Jordan)with Salt + Light TV. Being on pilgrimage, is an entirely different experience than being a tourist. To the Christian, being on pilgrimage means to walk the same path, to see the same sights, and to encounter the same crowds that Our Lord would have as He triumphantly entered Jerusalem, with the knowledge He was bound for confrontation with the authorities.

A Connection to My Own Generation

Friday, December 22, 2017

Salt + Light Media

Experiences in the Holy Land and an eye opening connection to my very own generation is close to the only words that can be used to describe this pilgrimage.

A Pilgrim is not a Tourist – #SLPilgrimage

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Noel Ocol

To be where Christ was, where He was born, where He was raised, where He performed miracles, where He suffered and where He died was truly a humbling experience. To have walked where Christ had walked, in the places you only hear about in the gospels: Galilee, Capernaum, Magdala, has left an impression in my […]

“To See What Jesus Saw” with People in Holy Land – #SLPilgrimage

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Rodney Leung

Lent is a time of penance, a period for us to refresh our faith with God. This year, I had an unforgettable time during lent and it took part in the Holy Land. From Feb 25th to Mar 6th, I had the opportunity to follow Salt + Light on a pilgrimage, led by Fr. […]

The Eternity of the Holy Land – #SLPilgrimage

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Matteo Ciofi

It’s never easy collect your thoughts and talk about a trip like the one we just had the opportunity to experience. It is not easy simply because there is so much to say that we risk confusing and mixing thoughts and memories, days and visits. In situations like this, I think the only thing to do is truly […]

Capturing the Holy Land in 16:9 – #SLPilgrimage

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Salt + Light Media

Written by Jay Turchansky, camerman This pilgrimage to the Holy Land has been an exciting and challenging situation for myself as a cameraman. The uncertainty that arises from not having visited the area before requires creativity and perseverance in the face of adversity. Every stop we make is an unknown environment in which to capture […]

And we’re off!

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Sebastian Gomes

Today, fifteen members of the S+L team depart for the Holy Land for a ten-day Lenten pilgrimage where we’ll visit the major Christian holy sites and film a number of programs. We’ll be joined by a larger group of pilgrims from across Canada and the US who are participating through our Blessed Journeys program. Few […]

Director of JRS Syria: “We don’t have the right to do nothing”

Friday, December 26, 2014

Sebastian Gomes

The Director of Jesuit Refugee Services in Syria, Fr. Nawras Sammour, SJ visited Toronto last week to speak about the ongoing civil war and refugee crisis plaguing his home country. The event, which was co-hosted by Canadian Jesuits International and Development and Peace, was held at the Jesuit parish of Our Lady of Lourdes in […]

Papal Mass in Amman, Jordan – Full Video

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Salt + Light Media

On Saturday, May 23 Pope Francis celebrated Mass at the International Stadium in Amman, Jordan. Above is the full video of the Mass. -Photo Credit: Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Amman International Stadium in Jordan May 24. The pope is making a three-day visit to the Holy Land, spending one day each in Jordan, the […]

Living stones: Who are the Christians of the Holy Land?

Friday, September 14, 2012

Salt + Light Media

Today the Pope landed in Lebanon to release his highly-anticipated message about the Christians of the Middle East. Why are the Christians struggling? And how can the Pope help them? On Catholic Focus, we interview the Patriarch of the Maronite Catholic Church and an Armenian Orthodox peace activist. We ask them what they expect the […]