On the same day we visited Philippi, we stopped for lunch at Kavala, which in ancient times was the seaport Neapolis.
A beautiful promenade along the harbor.
These were working boats.
The Byzantine fortress in the background.
The 16th century aqueduct.
Here is the beautiful prayer card that Peggy Arizzi made for our pilgrimage. It shows St. Paul stepping onto to Europe (Neapolis or modern day Kavala) for the first time. This mosaic is in Kavala and we got a quick glimpse of it as our bus drove out of town.
On the back of the card is this scripture, from Philippians 4:4-9
Always be glad because of the Lord! I will say it again: Be glad. Always be gentle with others. The Lord will soon be here. Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything.
With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God. Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel.
Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.
You know the teaching I gave you, and you know what you heard me say and saw me do. So follow my examples. And God, who give you peace, will be with you.
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