During Lent, in preparation for Holy Week, the Franciscans are hosting weekly pilgrimages to the shrines associated with Christ’s Passion. This tradition dates back to the late nineteenth century. Below you will find this year’s schedule. All—pilgrims, visitors and Christians living in the Holy Land—are welcome.
Wednesday, February 24 - Dominus Flevit – 4:00 p.m. Solemn Mass. Homily: Fr. Frederic Manns, OFM
Wednesday, March 2 - Gethsemane – 4 p.m. Solemn Mass. Homily: Fr. Frederic Manns, OFM
Wednesday, March 9 - Flagellation - 5 p.m. Solemn Mass. Homily: Fr. Frederic Manns, OFM
Thursday, March 10 - Bethany - 6:30 a.m. Mass at Lazarus’ Tomb- 7:30 a.m. Mass at the church. Homily: Fr. Frederic Manns, OFM - Pilgrimage to the Ascension and the Pater Noster
Wednesday, March 16 - Lithostrotos – 5:00 p.m. Solemn Mass. Homily: Fr. Artemio Vítores, OFM
Saturday, March 19 - Bethphage - 9 a.m. Solemn Mass. Homily: Fr. Artemio Vitores, OFM
Wednesday, February 24 - Dominus Flevit – 4:00 p.m. Solemn Mass. Homily: Fr. Frederic Manns, OFM
Wednesday, March 2 - Gethsemane – 4 p.m. Solemn Mass. Homily: Fr. Frederic Manns, OFM
Wednesday, March 9 - Flagellation - 5 p.m. Solemn Mass. Homily: Fr. Frederic Manns, OFM
Thursday, March 10 - Bethany - 6:30 a.m. Mass at Lazarus’ Tomb- 7:30 a.m. Mass at the church. Homily: Fr. Frederic Manns, OFM - Pilgrimage to the Ascension and the Pater Noster
Wednesday, March 16 - Lithostrotos – 5:00 p.m. Solemn Mass. Homily: Fr. Artemio Vítores, OFM
Saturday, March 19 - Bethphage - 9 a.m. Solemn Mass. Homily: Fr. Artemio Vitores, OFM