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Betania
"The Bridge to Heaven" by Michael H. Brown
chronicles the events of Betania
The bishop, Pio Bello Ricardo, a trained
psychologist, said he has seen an array of phenomena around Esperanza,
including "the phenomenon of profuse sweating and perfume coming out of
her, a perfume like roses. And I perceived
it clearly. It was sweat, but it was sweat that had the smell of roses....I
spoke to Cardinal [Joseph] Ratzinger twice about this," the prelate said,
referring to the prefect for the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of
the Faith, who is widely believed to be the Pope's most important
consultant. "He had no intention of interfering. [Our discussion] was
mainly about Betania. I also spoke to the Pope about it. It was a general
observation about procedure. The Pope said it
seemed like a sign of the times, the many apparitions around the
world. He recommended a book about Medjugorje by Father Rene Laurentin. My
personal impression is that the Pope believed the apparition of Medjugorje
was authentic. I explained the apparition at Betania and the main message
of reconciliation. He said that we must be
prudent, but that this seems to be a sign of terrible times. The
Pope said the Holy Spirit is using Our Lady as an instrument in
evangelizing the world.
2007
March 23-27 Anniversary
May 10-15 Virgin de Fatima
July 14-19 Virgen de Carmen August 13-17 Assumption
October 10-16 Virgen de Pilar December 6-10 Eucharistic Miracle
DAY 1 - DEPART USA
Your pilgrimage begins as
you depart on your international flight for Caracas where our
representative greets you upon arrival and escorts you to your hotel.
DAY 2 and 3 - BETANIA
Betania, the Monastery of the Miracle
and the weeping Icon will be the focus during your stay. Of the more than
25 reported apparition sites throughout the world, Betania ranks near the
very top. The Eucharistic Miracle is visited and venerated in the
Monastery where it reposes. We meet with the priest who experienced this
life changing event for prayer and healing with the Mass at the heart of
our pilgrimage.
DAY 4 - BETANIA
The apparitions which occurred in Betania have been approved by
the local Bishop (we will meet with him-health pending), where thousands
of eye-witnesses have reported seeing the Holy Mother, Jesus, as well as
Michael the Archangel. Innumerable reports and pictures document the
spectacular enveloping manifestations of light and color, proclaim the
Lord’s presence and transforming peace that is extremely similar to the
feeling encountered at Medjugorje. The Waterfall with its' healing waters
is situated aside the Grotto at the edge of the rain forest. All who visit
the little Grotto usually meet with the first visionary who still sees Our
Lady and receives prophetic messages.
The closest apparition site to
America.
DAY 5 - Depart for home
Transfer to Caracas for returning
home to the U.S. or see extended visit below.
from $899.00 per person*
for above dates
Our
Lady of Guadalupe and Betania Pilgrimage
2007
Highlights: Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Ocotlan, San Miquel de
Milagro, Tlaxcala, Teotihuacan, Finca Betania, Eucharistic Miracle
Day 1 - U.S.A to Mexico City
Our
spiritual pilgrimage begins departing the U.S.A. for Mexico City where we
are welcomed by our local guide who accompanies us to our hotel located in
the Zona Rosa near many fine shops and restaurants. Get acquainted
reception dinner tonight.
Day
2 - Mexico
City
On the
way to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we visit the Plaza de las Tres
Cultura and the church where Juan Diego was baptized. Our extensive visit
at the Shrine includes the original Cathedral, the miraculous Tilma of
Juan Diego, the Indian Chapel, the Capuchinas Chapel, El Pocito and
Chapel of the Roses. We visit Juan Diego’s family home and the site where
Our Lady healed Juan Bernardino with the Mass at the heart of our
pilgrimage.
Day 3 - Mexico City Teotihuacan Pyramids
of the Sun and Moon
Our city tour includes the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Zocolo,
the Cathedral, containing the Chapel of the Kings and the altar of
Forgiveness, the Archeological Museum and National Palace.
Day 4 - Tlaxcala Our Lady of Ocotlan San
Miguel del Milagro
We visit the exceptional Basilica honoring Our Lady of Ocotlán, enshrining
her beautiful "heaven-carved" image towering over a hilltop above Tlaxcala
City. Our Lady of Ocotlán mysteriously burned the image into an oak tree
in 1541AD. We visit the hill of San Lorenzo, the miraculous spring and
site of Her apparition and grove where she revealed her fountain of Holy
Water. The apparition of San Miguel del Milagro occurred April 25, 1631.
Our visit includes the magnificent Basilica built commemorating Diego
Lazaro’s apparitions.
Day 5 - Depart Mexico for Caracas
Today, we say ”adios” to Mexico and “hola” to Venezuela!
Upon arrival
in Caracas, our guide Jesus Leon will meet us at the airport. We’ll get
settled in the Hotel Paseo Las Mercedes, which is integrated into a
shopping mall near downtown. Dinner at the hotel. Free day
Day 6 - Finca Betania Sanctuary
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we’ll head to the Sanctuary
of Betania, a remarkable, approved apparition site of Our Lady, Reconciler
of Peoples and Nations. Like in Lourdes, Our Lady blessed a spring of
water, which has brought healing to many. Our guide, Jesus Leon may
arrange a meeting with the Bianchini family so we can hear the story of
God’s work there. We’ll celebrate Mass in Betania and have ample time to
pray in this peaceful place. Lunch on your own. Return to Caracas by late
afternoon. Dinner at the hotel’s relaxing indoor/outdoor dining room.
Day 7 - Finca Betania Sanctuary
Today, after breakfast, we’ll return to Betania for another visit to this
piece of Heaven. Again, we’ll have Mass at the Sanctuary and drink in the
peace Our Lady came to give us. We’ll return to the hotel by the late
afternoon for dinner.
Day 8 - Caracas
Beginning our day with breakfast at the hotel, we’ll be ready for a
day at the Murano Glass Factory, operated by descendants of the same
Murano family in Italy famous for their exquisite creations in glass. If
available, we’ll tour the factory itself. We’ll have plenty of time for
browsing in the gift shop! We’ll celebrate Mass along the way. Lunch on
our own and dinner back at the hotel.
Day 9 - Caracas Eucharistic Miracle
Following breakfast we’ll visit the convent containing the tabernacle
with the Eucharistic Miracle which took place at Betania in 1991. The Host
bled profusely and one can still observe the Precious Blood on It. We will
visit the relics and cell of Madre Maria de San Jose - the first
Venezuelan to be beatified. Followed by a visit to Carrizal, another
apparition site of Our Lady. If possible, Msgr. O’Sullivan will
concelebrate Mass there where “escarchas” fall from Heaven daily.
We'll pray the rosary at the grave of Maria Esperanza with Mass offered
for the repose of all our loved ones. We’ll have time for shopping at the
mall.
Day 10 - Caracas
Return home.
$2333.00 from Houston,
sharing a twin room
Isla Margarita Extended visit
DAY 5 - ISLA MARGARITA Fly from Caracas to the island dedicated to
the Queen of Peace.
After hotel check-in at our ocean
front hotel, balance of the day free.
DAY 6 - ISLA MARGARITA Escorted round the island's unique sights, visit
workshops where we see hand-crafted figurines uniquely to the island, the
main square. the Cathedral.
Day 7 - Return home.
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