This is the final entry for the virtual Advent pilgrimage. The destination is the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, where visitors can stroll through this magnificent church that re-creates many of the holy sites in the Holy Land including its Bethlehem Shrine which re-creates the Grotto of the Nativity.
The monastery grounds are open daily and guided tours are available. In addition to re-creating the Holy Land sites, there are replicas on the grounds of other famous pilgrimage sites, such as the Lourdes grotto and St. Francis of Assisi’s Portiuncula. There are even underground catacombs, modeled on those from ancient Rome. Visitors can also stroll through some beautiful gardens and an outdoor Way of the Cross.
Discover more of Catholic Washington:
To learn more about the sites of Catholic Washington, read through the Catholic Travel Guide to Washington here.
Concluding Psalm
The concluding Psalm for today is Psalm 46:
“The Lord of hosts is with us; our stronghold is the God of Jacob. Come and see the works of the Lord, who has done fearsome deeds on earth.” (Psalm 46: 8-9)
Previous days of the pilgrimage:
Day 1 – Rapid City, South Dakota
Day 2 – Montana
Day 3 – Sacramento
Day 4 – Los Angeles
Day 5 – Tucson
Day 6 – Santa Fe
Day 7 – Denver
Day 8 – San Antonio
Day 9 – Chicago
Day 10 – LaCrosse
Day 11 – Oklahoma City
Day 12 – Omaha
Day 13 – Wichita
Day 14 – St. Louis
Day 15 – Kansas City
Day 16 – Green Bay
Day 17 – Detroit
Day 18 – Memphis
Day 19 – New Orleans
Day 20 – Shreveport
CATHOLIC CONCIERGE 
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