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LA Times: Verbum Dei tries to rise again after suspending football program (opens in new window/tab)
![Verbum Dei Jesuit High School Announces the Rebuilding of Athletics and the Launch of the Coach Lalo Athletics Fund]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727652197/verbumdeius/l9sjyfk4nxtglitkse0g/Lalo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727652197/verbumdeius/l9sjyfk4nxtglitkse0g/Lalo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727652197/verbumdeius/l9sjyfk4nxtglitkse0g/Lalo.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727652197/verbumdeius/l9sjyfk4nxtglitkse0g/Lalo.png","width":846}])
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Coach Lalo Athletics Fund, a new initiative to rebuild and strengthen Verbum Dei Jesuit High School's athletic programs. Named in honor of Coach Lalo Mendoza, who inspired countless student-athletes during his 23 years with us, this fund will provide essential support for training, coaching, equipment, and more.
![Thank you for journeying with John]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678722291/verbumdeius/rsu7ihfyu8t5uu4dgurt/Image.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678722291/verbumdeius/rsu7ihfyu8t5uu4dgurt/Image.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678722291/verbumdeius/rsu7ihfyu8t5uu4dgurt/Image.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678722291/verbumdeius/rsu7ihfyu8t5uu4dgurt/Image.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1678722291/verbumdeius/rsu7ihfyu8t5uu4dgurt/Image.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1678722291/verbumdeius/rsu7ihfyu8t5uu4dgurt/Image.jpg","width":2200}])
Thank you to everyone who journeyed with John.
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John's journey to the Holy Land concludes with an update from Los Angeles. Thank you for joining him on the journey!
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While the formal pilgrimage has come to an end, John does take heart in Fr. George Williams’ words from Day 8: “This pilgrimage will play out in your lives for days, months, years.” He writes: may this be so for me, for you, and for each of my fellow pilgrims.
![Vis Dolorosa, Stations of the Cross]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678465055/verbumdeius/s2rq0lgcehaumwsxyffg/Day9-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678465055/verbumdeius/s2rq0lgcehaumwsxyffg/Day9-4.jpg","width":480}])
Walk with me; Be here with me; Watch and pray; Watch and pray …
Refrain sung on the Via Dolorosa, Stations of the Cross
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“This pilgrimage will play out in your lives for days, months, years,” said Fr. George Williams, SJ, in his opening comments of this morning’s talk.
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John's journey to the Holy Land continues in Jerusalem and Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus.
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An uptick in violence in the Holy Land causes a slight change in the itinerary for Day 6.
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John's journey in the Holy Land continues with a 40 minute-drive from the Sea of Galilee to Nazareth and Cana.