Hello brothers and sisters!
This Thursday at Emmaus we will have a discussion on Blessed John Paul II's (actually Karol Wojtyla's) Love and Responsibility aided by Dr. Edward Sri's book Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love. What Christopher West has done for Theology of the Body, Dr. Edward Sri has done for Love and Responsibility. This book is based on the thesis that real love does not use another for his/her own pleasure, but seeing the great dignity of the other, seeks to love as God loves and thus welcomes and feels a profound sense of responsibility for another that accompanies real love. The chapters are short, but are power packed with Catholic awesomeness (aka beautiful truth! ... no fluff). In fact the book was written for discussion in groups and has great discussion questions all ready to go at the end of each chapter.
So grab a friend, or remind one you just met or haven't seen in a while, and meet us in Kohl's Hall at 7 PM for rosary, 7:30 for the rest.
with love in Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team
"Love consists of a commitment which limits one's freedom - it is a giving of the self, and to give oneself means just that: to limit one's freedom on behalf of another. Limitation of one's freedom might seem to be something negative and unpleasant, but love makes it a positive, joyful and creative thing. Freedom exists for the sake of love." Love and Responsibility p135
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Our Spiritual Director
Father Ed Murphy (L), Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish. E-mail: ewmurphy@windstream.net
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Emmaus This Thursday
Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,
This Thursday at Emmaus we will have Gerald Lamb come and speak with us about our responsibilities as Catholics in the political arena, moral issues we should have in mind when considering a candidate, and the order of priority of issues in general. Gerald has a Master's in Theology from Franciscan U. at Steubenville and is well versed in politics, so this should prove to be an informative and engaging discussion. Hope to see you Thursday at 7:30pm in Kohl's Hall. Come at 7pm for rosary if you can!
God Bless,
The Emmaus Core Team
This Thursday at Emmaus we will have Gerald Lamb come and speak with us about our responsibilities as Catholics in the political arena, moral issues we should have in mind when considering a candidate, and the order of priority of issues in general. Gerald has a Master's in Theology from Franciscan U. at Steubenville and is well versed in politics, so this should prove to be an informative and engaging discussion. Hope to see you Thursday at 7:30pm in Kohl's Hall. Come at 7pm for rosary if you can!
God Bless,
The Emmaus Core Team
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Confession (6:15) and Mass (6:45) followed by Fellowship at Emmaus this Thursday!
Hello Brothers and Sisters!
This Thursday Emmaus will start EARLY with Confession available at 6:15 PM and Mass celebrated by our Spiritual Director, Fr. Ed Murphy, at 6:45 PM. Following Mass, we will leave Assumption at 7:30PM to get some grub and spend some time in fellowship together!
A leper came to him and kneeling down begged him and said, "If you wish, you can make me clean." Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, "I do will it. Be made clean."
If we could only see the tenderness with which He offers US healing ... they couldn't keep us from running to Him!
See you all Thursday! with love,
The Emmaus Core Team
This Thursday Emmaus will start EARLY with Confession available at 6:15 PM and Mass celebrated by our Spiritual Director, Fr. Ed Murphy, at 6:45 PM. Following Mass, we will leave Assumption at 7:30PM to get some grub and spend some time in fellowship together!
A leper came to him and kneeling down begged him and said, "If you wish, you can make me clean." Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, "I do will it. Be made clean."
If we could only see the tenderness with which He offers US healing ... they couldn't keep us from running to Him!
See you all Thursday! with love,
The Emmaus Core Team
Monday, January 2, 2012
Thursday January 5th at Emmaus
Come join us this Thursday at Emmaus where Father Fred will be sharing with us about the Epiphany and also about conversion. There will be pizza provided. We will be meeting in the rectory at 7pm for Rosary for those who would like to join us early, and then prayer, praise and worship music, and pizza will follow along with Father Fred sharing with us about these subjects. We will be meeting in the rectory which is the building directly to the right of the Adoration chapel. There will be a sign on the door which will be located directly to the right of the Adoration chapel...there are steps in front of the door. Look forward to seeing you there!
Emmaus Core Team
Emmaus Core Team
Monday, December 26, 2011
Emmaus on Thurs., 12/29
Hello brothers and sisters,
We hope you are having a wonderful Christmas and had the chance to spend some time with your family. Remember, we continue to celebrate the Christmas season until the Baptism of the Lord on Jan. 9th, so don't take down those trees just yet! In the spirit of celebration, we thought we would do something a little "lighter" this Thursday and thus we will meet at 7pm at Bowl America on Beach Blvd. (see address below). We welcome new members, and this is the perfect opportunity to get to know the Emmaus community in a more social atmosphere. We hope to see you this Thurs.! If you have any questions or need directions, call Russ at (352) 359-0629.
Bowl America:
11141 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32246
In JMJ,
The Emmaus Core Team
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
No Meeting This Thursday, 12/22
Hey everyone,
Just a friendly reminder that we are not meeting this Thursday, 12/22. We will resume next Thursday. Have a very happy and blessed Christmas!
The Emmaus Core Team
Just a friendly reminder that we are not meeting this Thursday, 12/22. We will resume next Thursday. Have a very happy and blessed Christmas!
The Emmaus Core Team
Monday, December 12, 2011
Adoration and Confession at IC this Thurs.
Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,
This Thursday we will be at Immaculate Conception downtown again. We will be joining the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR's) and the Young Adult Retreat team for adoration and confession from 7-9pm in the church. Come on out and join us as we continue to prepare our hearts and minds to celebrate the birth of our Lord. We look forward to seeing you there!
In JMJ,
The Emmaus Core Team
This Thursday we will be at Immaculate Conception downtown again. We will be joining the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR's) and the Young Adult Retreat team for adoration and confession from 7-9pm in the church. Come on out and join us as we continue to prepare our hearts and minds to celebrate the birth of our Lord. We look forward to seeing you there!
In JMJ,
The Emmaus Core Team
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Thursday December 8th: 7pm Mass at Immaculate Conception
This Thursday, December 8th is the feast of The Immaculate Conception. Because of that, it is fitting that we attend mass at Immaculate Conception downtown. Not only is it the Immaculate Conception Feast Day, it will also be the Mass & Installation of Fr. Ed Murphy as Pastor. Bishop Felipe J. Estevez will be the celebrant! Father Ed is our Emmaus Chaplain and we are excited to attend this very special mass. Come celebrate this beautiful feast day and support Father Ed this week. We will be sitting and gathering in the left front pews of the church around 6:30pm so that we can try to sit together. Mass begins at 7pm. We will all go eat and fellowship after mass for a good time as usual! See you then!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Sister of the Home of the Mother Discussion Panel at Emmaus this Thursday!
Hello brothers and sisters!
Happy Advent to you all! This Thursday, for Emmaus, we will be blessed to once again have our Assumption resident, Sisters of the Home of the Mother join us in Jordan Hall for a Panel Discussion/Q&A Session – so be sure to Bring your Questions – on any area of faith or morals that we would like to discuss! I know you all have some good questions to prompt a great discussion!
Can’t wait to see you all this Thursday AND can’t wait to celebrate the Advent and the coming birth of our Lord at Christmas with you all this Sunday (4PM at the Wilcox residence)! This is a great event to evangelize and invite a friend to come out and enjoy a fun evening and introduce them to our wonderful Emmaus family! If you haven't had a chance to donate a few dollars to help defray a few costs of the party, we would gratefully accept your donation on Thursday. So come out and enjoy the fellowship, yummy potluck, Christmas carols, reading of the Christmas story, gift exchange, and new memories to be made with old and new friends alike – see you there! Note: if you are a musician and would like to bring your instrument to join us for a practice at 2:30, just let me know so we can be sure to have enough copies of the music.
With love in Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team
The MISSION of Emmaus:
To support the Catholic Church in its mission to reach out to the young adult community by providing opportunities to learn about the Faith. Our ultimate goal is to guide young adults into a vibrant participation in the sacramental life.
The four "pillars" of our mission are derived from the story of the disciples on their way to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35). These are Evangelization, Education, Fellowship, and Sacramental Life.
Happy Advent to you all! This Thursday, for Emmaus, we will be blessed to once again have our Assumption resident, Sisters of the Home of the Mother join us in Jordan Hall for a Panel Discussion/Q&A Session – so be sure to Bring your Questions – on any area of faith or morals that we would like to discuss! I know you all have some good questions to prompt a great discussion!
Can’t wait to see you all this Thursday AND can’t wait to celebrate the Advent and the coming birth of our Lord at Christmas with you all this Sunday (4PM at the Wilcox residence)! This is a great event to evangelize and invite a friend to come out and enjoy a fun evening and introduce them to our wonderful Emmaus family! If you haven't had a chance to donate a few dollars to help defray a few costs of the party, we would gratefully accept your donation on Thursday. So come out and enjoy the fellowship, yummy potluck, Christmas carols, reading of the Christmas story, gift exchange, and new memories to be made with old and new friends alike – see you there! Note: if you are a musician and would like to bring your instrument to join us for a practice at 2:30, just let me know so we can be sure to have enough copies of the music.
With love in Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team
The MISSION of Emmaus:
To support the Catholic Church in its mission to reach out to the young adult community by providing opportunities to learn about the Faith. Our ultimate goal is to guide young adults into a vibrant participation in the sacramental life.
The four "pillars" of our mission are derived from the story of the disciples on their way to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35). These are Evangelization, Education, Fellowship, and Sacramental Life.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
This Thurs. - New Translation of the Mass
Hello brothers and sisters,
This Thursday we will have Fr. Fred Parke, the pastor at Assumption, speaking with us on the new translation of the Mass that we will begin using this advent. Come on out and learn what changes will be made and why. We will be meeting in Jordan Hall. Come join us a little early at 7pm for the rosary if you can. See you then!
God Bless,
The Emmaus Core Team
This Thursday we will have Fr. Fred Parke, the pastor at Assumption, speaking with us on the new translation of the Mass that we will begin using this advent. Come on out and learn what changes will be made and why. We will be meeting in Jordan Hall. Come join us a little early at 7pm for the rosary if you can. See you then!
God Bless,
The Emmaus Core Team
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
MassThursday at Emmaus 6:45pm
Come and participate in the holy Mass this Thursday 11/10/11 at 6:45pm. It will be at Assumption Catholic Church with Confessions starting at 6:15pm. We will fellowship and go grab a bite to eat afterwards. Look forward to seeing you there!
Emmaus Core Team
Emmaus Core Team
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
This Thursday - Amanda and Justin Lang at Emmaus
Hello Brothers and Sisters!
Happy Solemnity of All Saints! This Thursday, we will be meeting in Jordan Hall at Assumption. Our good friends Amanda and Justin Lang will be leading a discussion on how to incorporate traditions associated with the Saints in the home/family throughout the liturgical year. By the way, if you missed their 7th Annual All Saints Day Party this past Saturday, it was a blast. The game of the evening sent us on a scavenger hunt, performing skits, looking up scriptural and historical references on various matters of the faith, and even building a Cathedral out of graham crackers, icing and various candies. It was both quite fun and very educational.
I think this is a wonderful topic to get us thinking about very practical ways we can apply our faith and create memorable family moments. Creating special family traditions that are both fun and help those we love grow closer to our Lord and our entire Christian family (in heaven and on earth!) is an important way to make Holidays (and Holy Days ;) and ever day in between faith-centered and special (Hey we're Catholic, we're always celebrating something ... and isn't that wonderful ... we become what we celebrate!)
with love in Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team
In light of today's Solemnity, just wanted to pass along some beautiful words from a dear friend...
"You were made for greatness not comfort. You are called to be holy as He is holy...to be light, to be salt, to be a saint. Remember who you are today...a beloved child of God. We are His and He desires to be our all. Happy solemnity brothers and sisters" ~ Wisdom 3:1-9; Sirach 2; Luke 23:46
Happy Solemnity of All Saints! This Thursday, we will be meeting in Jordan Hall at Assumption. Our good friends Amanda and Justin Lang will be leading a discussion on how to incorporate traditions associated with the Saints in the home/family throughout the liturgical year. By the way, if you missed their 7th Annual All Saints Day Party this past Saturday, it was a blast. The game of the evening sent us on a scavenger hunt, performing skits, looking up scriptural and historical references on various matters of the faith, and even building a Cathedral out of graham crackers, icing and various candies. It was both quite fun and very educational.
I think this is a wonderful topic to get us thinking about very practical ways we can apply our faith and create memorable family moments. Creating special family traditions that are both fun and help those we love grow closer to our Lord and our entire Christian family (in heaven and on earth!) is an important way to make Holidays (and Holy Days ;) and ever day in between faith-centered and special (Hey we're Catholic, we're always celebrating something ... and isn't that wonderful ... we become what we celebrate!)
with love in Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team
In light of today's Solemnity, just wanted to pass along some beautiful words from a dear friend...
"You were made for greatness not comfort. You are called to be holy as He is holy...to be light, to be salt, to be a saint. Remember who you are today...a beloved child of God. We are His and He desires to be our all. Happy solemnity brothers and sisters" ~ Wisdom 3:1-9; Sirach 2; Luke 23:46
Monday, October 24, 2011
Fr. LIGUORI explaining the depth of the Holy Mass at Emmaus This Thursday
Hello brothers and sisters,
This Thursday, Fr. Liguori will be coming to Emmaus to discuss and explain more deeply what takes place during Holy Mass. Everything we do, every word we say (or the priest says) is pregnant with meaning! We will discuss why we do what we do in the Mass and its scriptural basis. Fr. Liguori is great priest and teacher of the faith. And with the new Roman missal and liturgical changes coming this Advent (and our discussion of them at Emmaus during November) this will give us a good foundation. Understanding the richness and meaning of the Mass, will help us to never again be bored, but approach with gratitude, humility, and awe! You don't want to miss this!
with love in Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team
"Receiving the Eucharist means adoring Him whom we receive. Only in this way do we become one with Him, and are given, as it were, a foretaste of the beauty of the heavenly liturgy. The act of adoration outside Mass prolongs and intensifies all that takes place during the liturgical celebration itself."
Pope Benedict XVI – Sacramentum Caritatis 66
from an address to priests in Poland, May 25, 2006
This Thursday, Fr. Liguori will be coming to Emmaus to discuss and explain more deeply what takes place during Holy Mass. Everything we do, every word we say (or the priest says) is pregnant with meaning! We will discuss why we do what we do in the Mass and its scriptural basis. Fr. Liguori is great priest and teacher of the faith. And with the new Roman missal and liturgical changes coming this Advent (and our discussion of them at Emmaus during November) this will give us a good foundation. Understanding the richness and meaning of the Mass, will help us to never again be bored, but approach with gratitude, humility, and awe! You don't want to miss this!
with love in Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team
"Receiving the Eucharist means adoring Him whom we receive. Only in this way do we become one with Him, and are given, as it were, a foretaste of the beauty of the heavenly liturgy. The act of adoration outside Mass prolongs and intensifies all that takes place during the liturgical celebration itself."
Pope Benedict XVI – Sacramentum Caritatis 66
from an address to priests in Poland, May 25, 2006
Monday, October 17, 2011
Mass at 6:45pm Thursday at Emmaus
Come join us for Confession and Mass this Thursday at Assumption Catholic Church. Confessions will run from 6:15pm-6:45pm, and Mass will start at 6:45pm. Bring your appetite for fellowship and dinner after Mass. If you can't make it for Mass, come join us afterwards for fellowship! Hope to see you there for the Sacramental combo!
The Emmaus Core Team
The Emmaus Core Team
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother At Emmaus this week!
Hello brothers and sisters!
That's right, the Sisters are coming! If you are familiar with the Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother, then you KNOW how they can deliver some spiritual truth (even sometimes lovingly termed a "spiritual spanking" ;) - you know what I mean, when you hear the truth and it hits home hard. Thanks be to God for faithful people who have the courage to preach the truth in love! May our Lord give each of us the wisdom and courage to do the same.
Well, this Thursday they will be leading us in a discussion on the "rules for the discernment of spirits based on St. Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual exercises." So if any of you want to grow in holiness (hopefully that's all of us!) and join some good friends united in faith and fellowship, we hope you and a friend can make it out on Thursday at 7:30 in Kohl's Hall (7:00 if you can join us for the rosary).
with love in Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team
"For I am not ashamed of the Gospel. It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes ..." Romans 1:16 - if we really believe this is true, let us truly live it, breath it, and proclaim it in all that we say and do, sharing His love and mercy with all we encounter
That's right, the Sisters are coming! If you are familiar with the Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother, then you KNOW how they can deliver some spiritual truth (even sometimes lovingly termed a "spiritual spanking" ;) - you know what I mean, when you hear the truth and it hits home hard. Thanks be to God for faithful people who have the courage to preach the truth in love! May our Lord give each of us the wisdom and courage to do the same.
Well, this Thursday they will be leading us in a discussion on the "rules for the discernment of spirits based on St. Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual exercises." So if any of you want to grow in holiness (hopefully that's all of us!) and join some good friends united in faith and fellowship, we hope you and a friend can make it out on Thursday at 7:30 in Kohl's Hall (7:00 if you can join us for the rosary).
with love in Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team
"For I am not ashamed of the Gospel. It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes ..." Romans 1:16 - if we really believe this is true, let us truly live it, breath it, and proclaim it in all that we say and do, sharing His love and mercy with all we encounter
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Mike Day at Emmaus this Thursday!
Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,
This Thursday at Emmaus we will have Mike Day from the Diocesan Center for Family Life speaking with us. Mike is the Assistant Director for Marriage and Family. His name may sound familiar because he was one of the speakers at Theology on Tap in St. Augustine last month. Mike will be giving us a talk entitled "Sustaining Healthy Relationships: Signs of Positive Growth." Sound interesting? Come on out this Thursday to learn more! We will be meeting in Jordan Hall. Come a little early at 7pm if you can and pray the rosary with us. Looking forward to seeing you all there! Happy Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis, pray for us!
In JMJ,
The Emmaus Core Team
This Thursday at Emmaus we will have Mike Day from the Diocesan Center for Family Life speaking with us. Mike is the Assistant Director for Marriage and Family. His name may sound familiar because he was one of the speakers at Theology on Tap in St. Augustine last month. Mike will be giving us a talk entitled "Sustaining Healthy Relationships: Signs of Positive Growth." Sound interesting? Come on out this Thursday to learn more! We will be meeting in Jordan Hall. Come a little early at 7pm if you can and pray the rosary with us. Looking forward to seeing you all there! Happy Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis, pray for us!
In JMJ,
The Emmaus Core Team
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Volleyball This Thurs.!
Hey guys,
This Thursday we will be playing volleyball in the gym at Assumption from 7:30-9pm. They will be having basketball practice all the way up to 7:30 and we have to be out of there by 9, so let's try to get started right at 7:30 to maximize the fun! We are going to be starting the rosary at 6:45pm so we'll have a few minutes to stretch before we play. If the weather is nice, I thought we could pray outside by the statue of Mary in front of the gym, otherwise we will be right inside the entrance vestibule. This is also a great opportunity to introduce someone new to Emmaus in a relaxed, social atmosphere; so invite a friend to join us! Hope to see you there (with your "A" game, of course)! ;)
In JMJ,
The Emmaus Core Team
This Thursday we will be playing volleyball in the gym at Assumption from 7:30-9pm. They will be having basketball practice all the way up to 7:30 and we have to be out of there by 9, so let's try to get started right at 7:30 to maximize the fun! We are going to be starting the rosary at 6:45pm so we'll have a few minutes to stretch before we play. If the weather is nice, I thought we could pray outside by the statue of Mary in front of the gym, otherwise we will be right inside the entrance vestibule. This is also a great opportunity to introduce someone new to Emmaus in a relaxed, social atmosphere; so invite a friend to join us! Hope to see you there (with your "A" game, of course)! ;)
In JMJ,
The Emmaus Core Team
Monday, September 19, 2011
This Thursday - Confession, Mass, & Fellowship - starting EARLY
Hello Brothers and Sisters!
This Thursday at Emmaus, Fr. Ed will coming and we will be starting earlier than normal.
Confession available 6:15-6:45
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass ~ 6:45
Fellowship and dinner after Mass at 7:30 (church will be in use for other activities)
So come and allow our Lord to cleanse, restore, and nourish you with His very Body and Blood and join your Emmaus brothers and sisters for some fellowship in thanksgiving for all He has done for us and to share in each other's joys (and sorrows) on our common journey to the kingdom!
with love in Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team
St. Matthew (9/21) and St. Pio (9/23), pray for us!
Pray, hope and don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.
~ St. (Padre) Pio of Pietrelcina
This Thursday at Emmaus, Fr. Ed will coming and we will be starting earlier than normal.
Confession available 6:15-6:45
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass ~ 6:45
Fellowship and dinner after Mass at 7:30 (church will be in use for other activities)
So come and allow our Lord to cleanse, restore, and nourish you with His very Body and Blood and join your Emmaus brothers and sisters for some fellowship in thanksgiving for all He has done for us and to share in each other's joys (and sorrows) on our common journey to the kingdom!
with love in Christ,
The Emmaus Core Team
St. Matthew (9/21) and St. Pio (9/23), pray for us!
Pray, hope and don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.
~ St. (Padre) Pio of Pietrelcina
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Emmaus This Thursday
Come on out this Thursday at Assumption for a wonderful evening with guest speaker, Deacon John Bretz! Deacon John will begin our group discussion this week by leading an in-depth exploration of Thursday's readings and how they pertain to The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows and the Exaltation of The Cross. Deacon John has requested that we each try and read Thursday's readings ahead of time and spend some time reflecting on them.
We will meet at Assumption at 7 pm for the Rosary to be followed directly by our discussion with Deacon John! We hope all of you will come out and join us for prayer and spiritual growth. We are very excited to see each and every one of you! Bring a friend!
God Bless!
Emmaus Core Team
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
This Thurs.: Mary the Eucharistic Woman, Pt. II
Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,
This week at Emmaus we will once again have Gerald Lamb coming to speak about our Blessed Mother and her connection to the Eucharist based on scripture and reflection on the mysteries of the rosary, particularly the last three joyful mysteries. As you may remember from last time, Gerald is a graduate of Franciscan University at Steubenville and holds a Master's degree in Theology. He has a good depth of knowledge in this area, so bring your questions! We will be meeting in Kohl's Hall. Come join us at 7pm for Rosary if you can. God Bless!
In JMJ,
The Emmaus Core Team
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