Fall 1987

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Mission and the Near East
The living witness to Christianity in the lands of the first missionaries unites East and West.
by Monsignor John G. Nolan; photos by Sr. Christian Molidor, R.S.M.

A Joyous Bedlam
In the Maison du Sacre Coeur in Haifa, a rehabilitation program brings joy to mentally challenged children.
by Michael Healy; photos by Sr. Christian Molidor, R.S.M.

A Mosaic of Christianity
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre brings a cross-section of Christian churches under one roof.
text and photos by Gerald Ring

Christianity’s Holiest Shrine
The faithful have revered this site since the earliest days of the Church.
by Sir William J. Doyle, K.G.C.H.S.

Oil Worthy of the Bible
Each autumn, the harvest from gnarled olive trees yields one of life’s simple luxuries, olive oil.
text and photos by Gerald Ring

These Trees Will Nourish Our Future
The fate of olive trees in the occupied West Bank is a matter of justice and peace.
by Michael Healy