"... the Kingdom of God is made up by such as these." Matthew 19:14 Nestled in the quiet village of Beit Sahour, just three kilometres from Bethlehem and ten from Jerusalem, the Holy Child Program (HCP) stands as a sanctuary of healing, learning, and hope for children and families in the Holy Land. Since its founding in 1995 by the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, the Program has served as a lifeline for children suffering from severe emotional, behavioural, and psycholo

A Living Heritage of Faith and Resilience Jenin City Nestled in northern Palestine, Jenin sits atop a scenic hill surrounded by olive, fig, and citrus groves. With a broader population of around 50,000—most of whom are Muslim—the Christian presence here is small yet enduring. Approximately 200 Christians reside in the city of Jenin itself, and they worship together at the Latin parish of the Holy Redeemer, which also operates a coeducational kindergarten catering to Christian

(Over the next few weeks we will look at each of the different Christian communities that exist throughout the Holy Land. To appreciate...

When we think of the Holy Land, it's easy to focus only on the headlines of today or the Bible stories of the distant past. Yet,...