August 2009 Blog Posts (24)

Some remnants of my pilgrimage in the Holy Land

Memories in the sieve – our pilgrimage in the Holy Land



As Abraham Heschel used to stress, “the point is not that we do not know, rather that God does know. What matters is not our feeling close to God but our certainty and conviction of his being close to us. That was the conviction that radiated some kind of assurance as we reflected on what it means to walk through the footsteps of Christ. As we coped with our rope-line schedule for each day, we were taken aback to remember with… Continue

Added by mark alba escobar on August 1, 2009 at 11:42am — No Comments

Across the border in Mexico

Across the border of Mexico



I did a mission work at Casa del Migrante in the border of Ciudad Juárez, México. It is where a lot of Mexicans, Salvadorians, Guatemalans, Hondurans, and Peruvians cross into the U.S. without fear and discover later that they cannot do so without any necessary documents.

There is a search fro meaning that explores the struggles and difficulties the migrant faces including the relationship between home and away. Of the many stories I’ve heard, their… Continue

Added by mark alba escobar on August 1, 2009 at 11:40am — No Comments

Sojourn in Munich, Germany

Münich: On the prowl for perspective



Starting point



India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, once said, “we live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” Like a distinctive flavor and running theme of my sojourn in Munich, Germany this summer 2008, I was drawn to think about the compelling chunk of that deep enthusiasm to see the city that is known for… Continue

Added by mark alba escobar on August 1, 2009 at 11:37am — No Comments

Freshly renovated rooms in Waikiki starting at $79 per night

The Aqua Waikiki Pearl is offering travelers a huge savings with rates starting at just $79 per night for stays through December 25, 2009.



Recently renovated and upgraded from top to bottom, the hotel is located in the heart of Waikiki at 415 Nahua Street, and offers large rooms, sizeable lanais and the following free amenities:



FREE high speed internet access

FREE local & toll-free calls

FREE WiFi Internet access… Continue

Added by Sandi Yara on August 1, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

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