Let’s take a journey on the Jordan Trail…
The terrain is at times rocky and rough, with steep inclines and unsteady footholds. In other places, it is flat and dry, a desert spanning miles.
If we went on this ancient path, we’d begin in the lush hills of Umm Qais and cross through this varied and challenging terrain using a 400-mile walking path that would eventually take us to the shimmering waters of Aqaba.
When we finish this long journey, not only would we have passed over the ruggedly beautiful landscape but we would have journeyed through some of the most important landmarks in Christianity.
Those who journey along the Jordan Trail walk a path not just of earth and stone, but of faith and history.
The trail and its travelers traverse the same ground as the old fathers of our Faith.
On our pilgrimage, we could stand atop Mount Nebo, just as Moses did, gazing upon the Promised Land, a vista of hope and fulfillment. Peacefully, we could look upon the serene waters of Bethany, beyond the Jordan, where the ripples tell the tale of Jesus’ baptism, a moment of divine revelation and transformation.
Mount Nebo in Jordan
For the pilgrim who comes to journey on the Jordan Trail, these locations are not mere sightseeing opportunities, but rather, a living reminder of the reality of our Faith. The riches of our Faith do not simply reside in the pages of our bibles, but are real events that occurred in real places.
And these locations are not just historical sites; they are sacred spaces where pivotal moments in the Christian narrative unfolded. The Jordan Trail offers a unique opportunity for Catholics to walk in the footsteps of biblical figures, bringing to life the stories that form the bedrock of their Faith.
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