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Jerusalem is the capital of the Spirit, of the three monotheistic religions, of the different denominations of Christianity. It is the meeting point between the Old and New Testaments and the first steps of the Church. Here prophets die, blood is shed, resurrection occurs, and—in the face of Pentecost—we set out again, strengthened by the Spirit and the assurance of the Master:
Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.
Mt 28,20
A cenacle of kerygma
The Kerygma, from the Greek κήρυγμα (literally meaning “to shout” or “to proclaim”), is the word used in the New Testament to indicate the proclamation of the Christian message.
Convinced of the importance of nurturing spirituality as part of a person's overall formation, the Kerigma house in Jerusalem is a place where the events of the cenacle, the content and the methods of proclamation are reproduced. It is a burning lamp that bears witness to and serves the ‘flame of the Spirit’, so that everyone can feel, in and from the Holy City, the power of the Comforter and the fullness of his gifts. All this is for those who will reside there, but also for the many friends who will follow the activities remotely.
The Kerigma House is a humble place where one can experience a reinterpretation of one's own history, according to the mystery of the Incarnation and the action of the Spirit.
All this also through the simplicity of community life, in an atmosphere of continuous prayer for our loved ones who follow us from different parts of Italy. Those who wish to do so can stay for a longer period of 7 to 15 days to retrace the footsteps of the Master and the events of salvation in the Holy City.
In Jerusalem you will be comforted - Isaia 66:12-13
In a world marked by suffering and division, Casa Kerigma offers itself as a place of spiritual consolation and healing for the soul, inspired by the words of the prophet Isaiah:
Like a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; in Jerusalem you will be comforted.”
Isaiah 66:13.
Why Jerusalem?
Jerusalem is the heart of the world, the place where global tensions are reflected and where human and divine history intertwine. Proposing a path of consolation in Jerusalem is not only a reminder of its spiritual centrality, but also an invitation to seek inner peace in a context of conflict and suffering. Here, in the “city of peace,” we are committed to creating a “hospital for the soul,” a place where healing is not only physical, but also emotional and spiritual.
A Project of Consolation
Our project offers a space for dialogue and reconciliation between cultures and religions, where Christians, Jews, and Muslims can share experiences, address spiritual wounds, and discover a common hope. In this sanctuary of consolation, the spirit of Hope and Faith manifests itself through gestures of love, understanding, and forgiveness.
The style
Starting from the Kerigma house, it is a matter of reproducing the life of the apostles, with reference to the mystery of the Incarnation and with particular emphasis on the ‘Word and Deeds’ of the Last Supper, on the contents and methods of proclamation.
The events of the Last Supper
Listening to the kerygma
The Eucharist as memorial
The washing of feet as a way of life
The experience of mercy as an effect of the relationship with the Comforter
Prayer for skeptics and non-believers
The experience of the early Church under the action of the Spirit
The mandate for preaching
The community life of the apostles and the presence of Mary as an ecclesial style
The proclamation of the kerygma
The mission to the ends of the earth
The house has four purposes
Training of young people, university students, and seminarians
Rest and spiritual renewal for priests and laypeople
Synodal workshop and community discernment workshop
Workshop for the Global Educational Pact
Where is Kerigma House located?
The Kerigma House is located at Derech Beit Lehem 17, in the heart of Jerusalem, just a 35-minute walk from the Holy Sepulchre and the symbolic sites of the Holy City.
It is a welcoming space designed for prayer, formation, and fraternal sharing, located in a lively neighborhood that allows you to breathe in the history and spirituality of the city.
Costs
The house, managed by Attendiamoci, has a significant monthly rent, which the Association guarantees with a contribution from the Diocese of Reggio Calabria-Bova.
Guests are asked to contribute to the running of the house by preparing meals, cleaning, making a donation and doing whatever else is useful for community life.
Friends who share the mission of the Kerigma project can contribute through the fundraising campaign and recurring donations on the website cipermettidi.it.
To support the Kerigma project, you can make a donation.