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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis statue of the Virgin Mary adorns the grounds of the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth. The modern basilica of the Church of the Annunciation has been built above at least five previous edifices dating from the 4th century. (photo: CNEWA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Saturday, we mostly visited churches in the area of Tiberias. My favorite activity was sailing on the Sea of Galilee, like Jesus did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fishing on the Sea of Galilee is as important a business as in Christ\u2019s day, and much of the 1600 tons of fish that are harvested every year provide nourishment not just for the local residents but for the people of Jerusalem as well. (photo: CNEWA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are a few words from Velma:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI have visited the Holy Land twice before. Now, I have the pleasure of visiting the projects that the Catholic Women\u2019s League is supporting. As well, having my daughter Lori along with me has been wonderful. This time around, I\u2019m getting to see how the local Christian people are living. My heart goes out to them, just hearing their stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI was extremely impressed with the French Hospital in Nazareth and with the Maison du Sacre Coeur in Haifa \u2014 two projects that CNEWA supports. I had a brother who was severely handicapped and died when he was 53 years old. Sacre Coeur was like the home he had lived in for years, and being there reminded me of his place and brought memories back of him. I can\u2019t help but admire the work that the Franciscan Sisters are doing to help the sick and the handicapped.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our journey this week!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cnewa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/galileefishing.jpg\")
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