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.

Our Spiritual Director

Our Spiritual Director
Father Ed Murphy (L), Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish. E-mail: ewmurphy@windstream.net

Emmaus Directions

We are located at:
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church

121 East Duval Street,
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Monday, August 2, 2010

Important Novena to St.Philomena


As many of you may know St. Philomena is a patroness of Emmaus. She is a patron of young adults and is very dear to many of us. Her feast day is on the 11th of this month, therefore I encourage, everyone in Emmaus or who is a young adult to pray this novena together over the next 9 days for the intentions of the young adults in the diocese and for you own intention.

St. Philomena is a Saint who is little known but who was made a Saint because of the many miracles wrought by her intercession. She was called the "Wonder Worker of the Nineteenth Century" by Pope Gregory XVI. St. John Vianney, CurĂ© of Ars, attributed every miracle in his ministry to St. Philomena’s intercession.

If you are struggling with having a child or you know someone with mental illness or that is sick or have any request at all pray this novena and trust in her intercession.

Patronage: against barrenness, against bodily ills, against infertility, against mental illness, against sickness, against sterility, babies, children, Children of Mary, desperate causes, forgotten causes, impossible causes, infants, lost causes, Living Rosary, newborns, orphans, poor people, priests, prisoners, sick people, students, test takers, toddlers, young people, and youth.

Copy and Print off the prayer in Word.

Novena Prayer to Saint Philomena. – Start on the 3rd –Tuesday- Ends on the 11th of August

Illustrious Virgin and Martyr, St. Philomena, behold me prostrate before the throne whereon it has pleased the Most Holy Trinity to set thee. Full of confidence in thy protection, I entreat thee to intercede for me with God. Ah! From the heights of heaven deign to cast a glance upon thy humble client. Spouse of Christ, sustain me in suffering, fortify me in temptation, protect me in the dangers surrounding me, and in particular..(mention your petition). Above all, assist me at the hour of my death. Amen.
St. Philomena, powerful with God. Pray for us.

I encourage you all to read about St. Philomena and have a devotion to her. Check out the websites below.
http://www.philomena.us/ , http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-philomena/


In Christ, Sean
P.S. On Thursday next week I will be bringing a second class relic from her for people to touch.

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