Holy Week in Jerusalem: Walking Where the Gospels Happened (#447)

About this episode

Greg shares insights from his pilgrimage to Jerusalem during Holy Week, exploring the significance of historic Christian sites.

In this re-released classic from the vault, Greg shares fresh impressions and profound insights from his recent pilgrimage to Jerusalem and its surroundings, timed perfectly for Holy Week. Walking the Via Dolorosa, kneeling in Gethsemane, touching the stone of the crucifixion and the slab in the empty tomb, he explores how experiencing these historic sites makes Christianity's central claims inescapably real and public—not abstract feelings or private spirituality. Drawing on St. Paul in 1 Corinthians 15 and the idea of the Holy Land as a "Fifth Gospel," this episode grounds the Passion, death, and resurrection in geography, history, and topography, showing how the intimate scale of Jerusalem's events underscores God's sovereign script for salvation. Whether you're a curious non-Catholic, a Protestant investigating the faith, or a cradle Catholic rediscovering its depth, this reflection invites you to confront the question: Did these things really happen here—and if so, what does that mean for you? SUPPORT THIS SHOW Considering Catholicism is 100% listener-supported. If this podcast has helped you on your journey, please become a patron today! For as little as $5/month you get: •…

People in this episode

Host: Greg Smith

Topics covered

• Holy Week
• pilgrimage
• Christianity
• historical sites
• faith exploration
• spirituality

Keywords

• Jerusalem
• Holy Week
• Christianity
• pilgrimage
• faith
• spirituality
• historical sites
• Gethsemane
• Via Dolorosa
• resurrection

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Corinthians 15

Places: Jerusalem, Gethsemane, Via Dolorosa, empty tomb

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