Welcome to Emmaus!
We are an awesome Catholic Young Adult Group ages 20-39, single or married, located in Jacksonville, FL. Keep an eye on the announcements below for meeting times and events! Examples of events are Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, monthly confession and Mass, Theology on Tap, outdoor activities, bible studies, guest speakers, and much much more. If you join the Emmaus Yahoo! Group, find us on Facebook or check this website regularly, you will be able to receive the latest news on what is happening with Emmaus. So if you are looking to grow in your faith, find friendships, and get involved in something that helps spread the Gospel, then get involved with “Emmaus”!
About Us
The Emmaus Catholic Young Adult Group was started in 1996 by Fr. Ducci in Orange Park, FL. The group first met in the Wilcox house, moved to St. Catherine’s, and then due to the group’s growth and mission ultimately to Assumption Catholic Church. We chose the name “Emmaus” because of the passage in the book of Luke 24:13-35. We love this passage because it deals with the Lord opening the eyes of those who are blind to the truth. The two men’s minds are opened to the Truth when Jesus teaches them about Himself starting from the Old Testament to His death on the Cross to His Resurrection. Afterwards the two men recognize who Jesus is when He gives them the Eucharist i.e. His very Body and Blood in Communion. Our group’s mission is to open the hearts and minds of young adults to Jesus in order to live a holy life. We seek to proclaim the Gospel, which includes all of the Church’s Teachings. We do this by having guest speaker’s talk about the faith, Bible studies, Mass and Adoration, worship music, retreats, sports, and more. We believe in building a strong community of Catholic young adults whose goal is to change lives and live lives of holiness for Christ.
"Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?" Luke 24:32.
Emmaus Core Team
Patrick, Emily, Paul, and Jacinta. Please feel free to contact us at emmauscya@gmail.com with any questions, comments, suggestions or concerns.
Emmaus Directions
We are located at:
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church
121 East Duval Street,
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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Tues Movie- Road of Hope: The Spiritual Journey of Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan
This Tuesday we will be watching Road of Hope: The Spiritual Journey of Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan. The movie is only an hour an half long. We will start the movie at 7:30. If e-mail me for directions or call - john6bb@yahoo.com or 307-0824
Synopsis: This documentary chronicles the remarkable life of Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan, who endured 13 years as a political prisoner of Vietnam's communist regime in the 1970s and '80s -- including nine years in solitary confinement. Through interviews with friends and never-before-seen family videos, a picture emerges of a man who celebrated mass in secret during his years in captivity and whose writings have inspired millions.
Sean
http://emmauscya.blogspot.com
how can i get this movie????
ReplyDeleteYou can get it at any Catholic bookstore or online.
ReplyDeleteI know but the problem is i live in peru and it´s hard to find it here, so i wonder if you know in which online can i get it, it will be really helpfull. I tried with amazon but it doesn´t appear the full price for sending it..
ReplyDeleteGo to Ignatius press.com and you can buy it there.
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