Voice From the Heavens

It’s an incredible honor and privilege to join the St. Monica pilgrims to the Holy Land. In 2019, I was blessed with that opportunity, and it’s overwhelming how much there is to take in. Cesar Marquez prepares an astounding journal with scripture, and our guides provide unparalleled hospitality (viaemmaustours.com). There was a point, however, where I realized I couldn’t possibly digest everything. So I stopped. And I realized the beauty of the trip would be to recall our visit to those sites the next time I encounter them in scripture. On this feast of the Baptism, where each of us are reminded that we are beloved children of God, with whom He is well pleased, enjoy this photo of our pastor, Msgr. Lloyd Torgerson being drenched in the river Jordan.