Emmaus Catholic Young Adult Ministry: Sat- 7 Last words of Christ and Pillars of Joy Music

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.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Sat- 7 Last words of Christ and Pillars of Joy Music

This Saturday come out for a lenten reflection on the 7 last words of Christ. The last seven words of Christ are words or phrases that we can cling to not only during the season of Lent, but every day of our lives. Come reflect and meditate on these powerful words with us. Deacon John will begin the evening with exposition of the most blessed sacrament. Music and meditation will be lead by Bart Price and the Pillars of Joy. This will be a special evening as our beloved Joy Pichardo will be be with us for the first time in three years.

Date and Time: Saturday March 20th at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Assumption Catholic Church (near Bishop Kenny High School)

The 7 last words are:
Father forgive them...- Luke 23:34
Today you will be with me in paradise- Luke 23:43
Woman behold your son - John 19:26-27
My God my God why have you forsaken me - Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34
I thirst - John 19:28
It is finished - John 19:30
Father into your hands I commend my spirit - Luke 23:46

In Christ, Sean