A Journey as Old as Humanity Itself

It's not too late to do some last minute holiday shopping for someone in your life (or yourself!) that's always dreamed about discovering their faith through a pilgrimage. James Harpur's novel, "The Pilgrim Journey: A History of Pilgrimage in the Western World" explores the study of the place of pilgrimage in Western Christianity.

A.J. Swoboda of Christianity today wrote an engaging article on the book. He states, "At the time I read Friedman’s book, I felt freed, the way you feel freed when someone puts into words what you hadn’t found yet. Friedman was describing the church I saw in America—olive-tree Christians were being replaced by Lexus Christians. Less and less, I was discovering, were people content simply being where they were, settling down, rooting themselves, and embracing mundane Christianity. Ours was becoming a church addicted to movement. Everything had to be radical. Why? We’ve grown bored of our freedom." 

Learn more about this enticing book HERE! 

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Ancient Christian Pilgrimage Site Comes to Light in Northern Turkey

The Daily Sabah recently reported that the birthplace of Saint Alypuis the Stylite, Hadrianopolis in northern Turkey is currently undergoing excavation works to reveal the site dating back to the 1st century B.C. This location was an important site of pilgrimage for early Christians until the city lost its relevance in 8th century A.D. 

"This city is the birthplace of Saint Alypius the Stylite, one of the most important personalities of the ancient ages. Because of this, it was used as a pilgrimage site," Prof. Dr. Vedat Keles, head of Underwater Archeology department of Ondokuz Mayis University stated. 

                   Mosaics found during excavations at the ancient city of Hadrianopolis in northern Turkey. (AA Photo)             

Once the excavation has been completed, the site will be open to the public. Read more about the excavation HERE! 

Looking to add this location to your pilgrimage bucket list? The experts at Foundations of Faith can make your dreams a reality. Foundations of Faith is a full-service travel agency specializing in designing religious pilgrimages that allow individuals, groups, and churches to further explore their faith. To learn more about their services, please visit their website at http://foundationsoffaith.com/.

 

Views from the Holy Land

Looking to feel inspired this Monday morning? Look no further. Today we're featuring a breathtaking video that highlights the gorgeous views that the Holy Land has to offer. Treat yourself this holiday season to once-in-a-lifetime trip to visit the places that Jesus himself walked, learn about the rich history and immerse yourself in the culture. Don't wait any longer, contact the Experts at Foundations of Faith today! 

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Foundations of Faith is a full-service travel agency specializing in designing religious pilgrimages that allow individuals, groups, and churches to further explore their faith. To learn more about their services, please visit their website at http://foundationsoffaith.com/.

Author Goes on Pilgrimage In Search of Pope Francis

For Mark Shriver, his pilgrimage was not a journey to a holy place or to discover the source of his faith, but rather a pilgraimge to discover a holy man. After becoming captivated by Pope Francis during his his first speech as the new leader of the Catholic Church, Shriver was compelled to learn more about who the Pope was and where he came from.

Read all about this spectacular journey in the recently published, "Pilgrimage. My Search for the Real Pope Francis". And you can read more on this article to get a first look into the book by clicking HERE!

Explore your faith by contacting the experts at Foundations of Faith. Foundations of Faith is a full-service travel agency specializing in designing religious pilgrimages that allow individuals, groups, and churches to further explore their faith. To learn more about their services, please visit their website at http://foundationsoffaith.com/.

Make an Art Pilgrimage to Jerusalem, in New York

Jerusalem is the sole most important city in the world for western religions as it lays equal claim to the imagination of Jews, Christians and Muslims according to the Grand Haven Tribune. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York attempted the daunting task of representing these diverse religions together through art. In the exhibition, each religion is equally respected and presented in a beautiful way. Learn more about this idea and exhibit by clicking here! 

 

Foundations of Faith is a full-service travel agency specializing in designing religious pilgrimages that allow individuals, groups, and churches to further explore their faith. To learn more about their services, please visit their website at http://foundationsoffaith.com/.  

Experience Turkey With Foundations of Faith!

Foundations of Faith offers a rich experience exploring the country Turkey. Look forward to visiting  the Seven Churches of Asia Minor, which represent the seven original Christian communities outside the Holy Land, and retrace the steps of Paul’s journey. With some of the world’s most well-preserved antiquities, you’ll see how the early Christians lived. Click HERE to view the list of all the tour sites you can visit to customize your experience. 

Foundations of Faith is a full-service travel agency specializing in designing religious pilgrimages that allow individuals, groups, and churches to further explore their faith. To learn more about their services, please visit their website at http://foundationsoffaith.com/. 

Did David Kill Goliath?

Tali Farkash of Ynetnews recently published an article highlighting a new exhibition at the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem that features a series of archaeological findings which may shed light on the famous biblical battle and on the beginning of monarchy in Israel. 

There are many different factors contributing to many ideas about this infamous story, but according to Yehuda Kaplan, he's leaving it up to the individual to decide the outcome of this battle. 

Kaplan writes, “We prefer to let the audience decide for itself which explanation it accepts. It’s possible that we will find out in the future that Qeiyafa is indeed the earliest evidence of the settlement of the people of Israel, which researchers have been waiting for. The Bible, in any event, is a vivid and fascinating source – not necessarily for answers, but also for questions: Who are we and what is our history?”

For more information, check out the full article HERE. 

Start planning a trip to explore your spiritual roots by contacting the experts at Foundations of Faith today! Foundations of Faith is a full-service travel agency specializing in designing religious pilgrimages that allow individuals, groups, and churches to further explore their faith. To learn more about their services, please visit their website at http://foundationsoffaith.com/.