Site 24: Jerusalem, Israel
Today I want to share with you my visit to Golgotha, where Christ’s cross stood. Below the altar you see in the center, is a hole through which you can touch the rock of the hill itself–the hill where Jesus died. In the lit cases on either side of the altar, you can see the rock.
In the photos below, you’ll see the chamber where crosses were discarded after crucifixions took place. The second of the two photos shows the holes in the top of the chamber
through which the crosses were deposited. It is said that Jesus’ cross was discovered amidst the heap of them because when ill people touched that one, they were healed of their ailments.
You can find today’s readings here: USCCB
The Pilgrimage 