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September 3-13, 2024
Holy Land Pilgrimage
w/ optional extension to Jordan/Petra
Sept. 13-16, 2024
Led by Christopher West, Chaplain Fr. David Stavarz and Jason Clark
Join Theology of the Body Institute on the ultimate pilgrimage — walking and praying in the footsteps of Jesus!
This 11-day trip to the Holy Land — Sept 3-13, 2024, (plus an optional extension to Jordan and Petra Sept. 13-16) — will be an unforgettable experience — full of faith, history, St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body, delicious food, fun explorations, and beautiful new friends.
This is THE ultimate Theology of the Body pilgrimage, and spaces are limited.
Please note that COVID vaccination is not required.
A Life-changing Theology of the Body-lensed Immersion into the Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus
You’ll visit all of the places one would expect on a tour of
the Holy Land, with our own special Theology of the Body lens added that will illuminate this land where Jesus was born and raised, where He proclaimed the Good News, and where He experienced his passion, death, and resurrection. You won't get this essential context on any other pilgrimage!
Explore the Holy Land
We arrive in Tel Aviv and make our way north to the quiet and solitude of the Sea of Galilee for our first three days. We then make our way to Cana, Nazareth and Bethlehem for two days before settling in Jerusalem for the remainder of the pilgrimage. Along the way, we'll also stop to float in the Dead Sea, visit Jesus' baptism site, visit Jericho (where Jesus healed the blind man Bartimaeus) and many other sites from Jesus' public ministry.
Daily Mass in Stunning Churches, Spiritual Direction and Confession to Tend to Your Spiritual Needs Throughout the Pilgrimage
We will celebrate private daily Masses in stunning churches each day, with liturgical music played by Jason Clark. Throughout the pilgrimage you will also have the opportunity for spiritual direction and to attend the sacrament of Reconciliation with our chaplains.
Exclusive formation from Christopher West!
Dr. Christopher West created an exclusive pilgrim booklet for his reflections, which will bring the Scriptures alive! Pilgrims will understand the Incarnational foundation of Christianity in ways that will forever change how you see your faith, pray, attend Mass and so much more.
Optional Extension to Amazing Jordan and Petra
After finishing our main itinerary, you have the option to continue on for three more days and immerse yourself deeper into the country of Jordan. A major highlight of the extension is our day in the archeological wonder of Petra, home to an ancient city built into the rocks. You'll immediately recognize the Treasury, whose rock facade was made famous at the end of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. You'll also visit a museum in Jordan that houses the famous tiled "map room" that inspired the map room scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Please note there are a limited amount of spots for the extension!
First-class Hotels, Delicious Restaurants and More!
We stay in first-class hotels in great locations (i.e. our Galilee hotel is within walking distance of the sea) and will travel in air-conditioned buses. You will experience delicious local cuisine (including the famous St. Peter's Fish dish in Galilee).
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Daily Itinerary and Registration!
ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Oct. 26-Nov. 3, 2023
"St. Therese & the Little Way" Seine River France Cruise
Led by Dr. Christopher and Wendy West,
w/ Fr. Luke Farabaugh, Jason & Jeanette Clark
* Plus optional pre-cruise extension
to Lourdes Oct. 22-26, 2023 *
LOURDES EXTENSION IS FULL
Please note that COVID vaccination is not required.
Immersion Into St. Therese's "Little Way" & TOB
Dr. Christopher West will create an exclusive pilgrim booklet for his reflections, which will explore St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body while incorporating the wisdom and insight of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Pilgrims will discover the deep significance of: what it means to be made in the image and likeness of God; why God created us male and female; how the physical union of man and woman is innately oriented toward life and love; and how this union is the essential foundation for a life-affirming society — all in the light of spiritual childhood and the Little Way of St. Thérèse.
Christopher will be joined by his wife, Wendy; Fr. Luke Farabaugh, chaplain; and Jason and Jeanette Clark, TOBI Executive Director and Faculty.
Paris, Giverny, Liseiux, Normandy, Rouen and more!
We will begin and end our journey in Paris. In between, as we sail, we'll visit Lisieux to follow in the footsteps of St. Therese and her parents Sts. Marie and Louis (the first spouses to be canonized as a couple). Other highlights include Monet's Estate in Giverny; the Normandy Beaches of World War II; Rouen, where the trial and execution of St. Joan of Arc took place; and much more.
Q&As with Christopher and Wendy West!
Christopher and Wendy West, hosts of Ask Christopher West (the world's most listened to podcast on Theology of the Body), will hold a special Q&A session that may turn into an episode or two!
The Comfort and Peace of a River Cruise
Pilgrims have the options to relax on the ship each day or join us for fun excursions. Upon return to the ship, we will have fantastic meals on the ship and then it's up to the top deck for some wine, conversation or prayer, all while watching the beautiful scenery go by.
Explore the City or Relax on the Ship
During Leisure Times
You will have plenty of free time to explore the local cuisine, social life and sites not on the itinerary but you want to visit. Or you have the option to relax back on the ship — perhaps enjoy a drink on the top deck. Our motto is Faith, Food & Fun!
Only 2 cabins available!
* As of 8/31/23
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Ship Layout and Daily Itinerary!
Important COVID Travel Info Link
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Please Note
The Institute is not able to offer financial assistance for pilgrimages. We encourage you to place your desire in the arms of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Anyone who feels called to sponsor someone with financial difficulties can click here to contact the TOBI Pilgrimage Team.
What Makes a TOBI Pilgrimage Special?
Here’s what you’ll get when you join
a Theology of the Body Institute pilgrimage
Formation from
Christopher West
& TOB Institute Team
You will get daily reflections from the TOB Institute team, including an exclusive study guide from which you can mine riches long after the pilgrimage! We are also pilgrims with you and enjoy getting to know everyone!
Excellent Hotels
Stay in five- and four-star hotels throughout your journey!
Free Time to Explore
We build in open evenings and a leisure day into each pilgrimage so you can explore on your own!
Daily Mass, Confession
& Spiritual Direction
Our chaplains celebrate private daily Masses for the group and are available throughout for the sacrament of Reconciliation and for spiritual direction.
Immersion into
Local Cuisine
Your pilgrimage includes a mix of open meal times to explore local eateries as well as group meals at fantastic restaurants.
A Fun Pilgrim Family
When you experience sacred sites as a pilgrim family, you make friends for life. Our groups are always a lot of fun!