The sun kissed the tips of cathedral crosses. It was just after 5:00 AM. Shadows shortened as we walked the narrow streets towards the gates of the Old City. Our local Palestinian guide shouldered our large, wooden cross.
The term “sanctuary” often refers to a sacred place of worship—a temple, church, or synagogue — where heaven and earth meet, and the sacred and profane converse. Even those who don’t regularly attend church may visit a sanctuary in times of deep crisis — after losing a loved one, facing personal struggles, or searching for answers.
