August 22, 2026
Dear Friends in Christ,
We share the sad news that our much beloved teacher, priest, guide and friend is now in the arms of God. He passed away suddenly this week. It was probably a heart attack.
Their local custom is to have memorial services within a day. It was held at the Maronite Church in Nazareth. He was buried in their family plot at Baram, Israel, where he was born, in Galilee.
We will miss him so much! But we can rejoice in the knowledge that he is now with Jesus, his best friend. May we remain in the hope of the resurrection, and pray for us…that will see him again.
Father Kamal at the Sea of Gallilee
Take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Hear the stories of what happened there come alive.
Walk in His footsteps.
Follow Him.
Taste His teachings.
Go home more closely following Him who said:
”I am the Way; I am Truth and Life.” (John 14:6)
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
— John 1:14 (In English)
Ο Λόγος έγινε σάρκα και έκανε την κατοικία του ανάμεσά μας. Είδαμε τη δόξα του, τη δόξα του ενός και μοναδικού Υιού, ο οποίος ήρθε από τον πατέρα, γεμάτος χάρη και αλήθεια.
— John 1:14 (In Greek)
Mount Tabor as seen from Mt. Precipice
Bethlehem
Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand.
— St. Augustine (Tractate 29 on John 7:14-18)