4-13-25 Pilgrim Update: Blessed Holy Thursday & Holy Week
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Blessed Palm Sunday & Holy Week!
This Thursday, April 17, is Holy Thursday, when we celebrate the Mass of the Lord's Supper.
In this celebration, we remember Jesus' last supper when He gave us the Eucharist and the priesthood. He gave us priests to help us "do this in remembrance of me" at every Mass.
Holy Thursday is also the beginning of the Easter Triduum, the summit (or high point) of our Liturgical Year, which begins on Holy Thursday and continues through the Easter Vigil.
Instead of our usual Thursday night Formation Session, we encourage your Pilgrim Group to go to your parish's Holy Thursday Service. Consider inviting a friend or loved one to join you for this beautiful celebration!
Save the date for our last Livestream Emmaus 90 Formation Session on Easter Thursday, April 24, where Archbishop Jeffrey Grob will help us to reflect on the question, "Where do we go from here?"
To receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation once more before Easter, Find a Confession time here.
God, please give us courage and an open door to invite those we are walking with to join us in our celebration of Holy Week and Easter!
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This Week in Emmaus 90
This Holy Week, we continue to "set out at once on mission." We strive to share the good news and "walk with one," perhaps inviting them to join us for Holy Thursday or Easter Mass.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
In this week's Scriptures, we walk with Jesus through the last hours of his earthly life. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures.
Our Next Formation Session
REMINDER: NO FORMATION SESSION this Thursday, April 17th, because we encourage you to go to your parish's Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper with your pilgrim group.
Watch your inbox for a bonus message on Holy Thursday from Bishop James Powers of the Diocese of Superior.
Our next live Formation Session will be NEXT Thursday, April 24th, when we're blessed to be joined by Archbishop Jeffrey Grob, who will help us reflect on "Where do we go from here?"
Join us live at 7pm on Thursday, April 24th or get the recording any other time at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Formation Sessions Page.
Last Week's Formation Session
Watch Chenele Shaw's session on "How do we "walk with one"? HERE or at the link below.
Chenele offers the following questions for your Pilgrim group discussions:
- Who is one person in your life you feel God may be inviting you to walk with more intentionally? What’s one simple next step you can take to accompany them this week? See p. 138-139 of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook for ideas.
- When has someone “walked with you” in a way that helped you grow in your faith? What can you learn from that experience as you strive to accompany others?
She also shares these resources:
- Before Gethsemane Initiative - Resources and formation tools rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, addressing racism and xenophobia with theological depth.
- Anti-Depressing Podcast - Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. A space for honest conversations about faith, mental health, and pop culture.
- On Earth as It Is in Heaven – A book we’ve used to lead small groups through reflections on Eucharist, justice, and healing.
- A Tool for more reflection on Thresholds of Conversion – A helpful framework for understanding where people are spiritually and how to accompany them.
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Accompany the Hurting
Interested in learning more about Healing the Whole Person or the I AM Prayer Ministry Training Fr. Malachy & Sr. Miriam mentioned in their sessions? Get all the details at archmil.org/Healing-the-Whole-Person
Learn to Accompany the Hurting through the Healing the Whole Person I AM Prayer Ministry Training. Hosted by the same Archdiocese of Milwaukee team that offers Emmaus 90: May 5-9 at Schoenstatt Retreat Center. Register by April 26.
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Join the Treasure Hunt
At your Baptism and Confirmation, God gave you gifts that our world needs. Do you know yours?
These gifts are important clues to your mission in life. When you follow them to the intersection of your greatest gifts and needs in the world you care about most--X marks the spot to find your most fully alive life. Do you want to find yours?
Called & Gifted helps you join the treasure hunt. Join the adventure. New dates and location in May and June!
Get more info and Register
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For Your Marriage
Do you desire renewed intimacy with your spouse (or future spouse)? Do you want to learn tools to strengthen the bonds of unity, resolve conflicts, restore passion, and heal from past hurts in relationship?
Join Healing the Whole Person teachers Dr. Bob Schuchts and Carrie Schuchts Daunt for the Unveiled Couples Healing Retreat and discover how passion, purpose, and intimacy can be strengthened or restored in your marriage.
July 17-19, 2025 | St. Monica Parish, Whitefish Bay
Live In-Person Event
Registration opens Monday April 14
(and sells out quickly)
Get more info and register Mon, April14
Healing After Divorce
For those in the process of divorcing and those divorced for years.
Hosted by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's Office of Catholic Social Responsibility
Saturday, April 26, 2025--8:15am-4:30pm
The Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha
Get more info and register by April 21st
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Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
This week's story comes from an anonymous pilgrim:
"So glad to have this opportunity to grow in faith with the Lord. I recently returned to practicing my faith after ten years away. Happy to report crippling anxiety is no longer an issue keeping me from Mass. Thanks to books, secular and specifically Catholic, and your Emmaus 90 prayers -- and the prayers of my parish -- and the formation advice, I have been rapidly healing. Very glad to be back with new-found faith and very grateful for Emmaus 90!"
We LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
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Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
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4-6-25 Your Pilgrim Update: The Fifth Week of Lent
The Game is Won in the 4th Quarter
God is not done. As our first reading from Isaiah reminds us, God is doing something new.
God, please give us the grace to perceive it and to finish this Lent strong.
This week, Wednesday, April 9, Archbishop Grob has asked that we observe a Day of Reconciliation, Reparation, and Fasting. On Wednesday:
- We are invited to the Sacrament of Reconciliation on this day, where confessions will be heard across the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for twelve continuous hours. See locations
- We are asked to make small acts of reparation on this day for sins against those who are the most vulnerable, those who suffer from exclusion, indifference, poverty, hunger and the tragedy of war. Reparation is “making amends for a wrong done or for an offense, especially for sin, which is an offense against God.” (CCC, glossary)
- We are asked to fast (think: like Ash Wednesday or Good Friday). Consider offering up your fast for those who are most vulnerable and suffering.
For More Info See Pray, Reconcile & Rejoice: 12 Hours of Reconciliation.
This Week in Emmaus 90
In this final movement of our journey with the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we "set out at once on mission." We strive to share the good news and "walk with one" in our own lives.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
In this week's Scriptures we pray with examples of how Jesus and the disciples walked with others. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures.
Our Next Formation Session
Our next live Formation session will be this Thursday, April 10th, when we're blessed to be joined by Chenele Shaw, who will help us reflect on "How do we walk with one? "
Chenele Shaw holds a B.A. in theology from Ave Maria University and is working toward an MA in Clinical Counseling. She is the host of Ave Maria Press's Ave Spotlight Podcast, the secretary for The Human Condition Community, and is a contributing writer to various Catholic publications including The Grotto Network, The Catholic Woman, and Our Sunday Visitor. Prior to her current work, Chenele taught Theology and Catholic Social Teaching in New Orleans and served as Director of Youth Ministry in Denver. She currently resides in Florida and can usually be found searching for the best local ice cream, hosting friends at her home, and planning her next national parks trip. Chenele is the Co-Director of the Before Gethsemane Initiative.
Join us live at 7pm on Thursday, April 10th or get the recording any other time at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Formation Sessions Page.
Last Week's Formation Session
Watch Grace Mazza Urbanski's session on "How do we enter more deeply into the Mass? HERE or at the link below.
Grace offers the following questions for your Pilgrim group discussions:
- What does it feel like to LIVE WHERE YOU ARE? To serve? Forgive? Lead? Testify? Counsel? Heal?
- How has Emmaus 90 helped to reveal the extraordinary presence of God in the ordinary circumstances of your life?
- What are my strengths?
- Where is the Spirit giving me energy to serve others and behave like a Christian?
- How has Emmaus 90 helped me to see my gifts as medicine for a wounded world.
Grace also recommends these resources:
Let us know by April 10
Should we Offer Emmaus 90 Next Year? Your opinion counts! Please help the Archdiocese of Milwaukee discern whether to offer Emmaus 90 or another Discipleship Training tool like it next year by completing this survey:
Emmaus 90 / Discipleship Ministry Survey
Accompany the Hurting
Interested in learning more about Healing the Whole Person or the I AM Prayer Ministry Training Fr. Malachy & Sr. Miriam mentioned in their sessions? Get all the details at archmil.org/Healing-the-Whole-Person
Learn to Accompany the Hurting through the Healing the Whole Person I AM Prayer Ministry Training. Hosted by the same Archdiocese of Milwaukee team that offers Emmaus 90: May 5-9 at Schoenstatt Retreat Center. Register by April 26.
Join the Treasure Hunt
At your Baptism and Confirmation, God gave you gifts that our world needs. Do you know yours?
These gifts are important clues to your mission in life. When you follow them to the intersection of your greatest gifts and needs in the world you care about most--X marks the spot to find your most fully alive life. Do you want to find yours?
Called & Gifted helps you join the treasure hunt. Join the adventure. New dates and location in May and June!
Get more info and Register
A Day of Healing Beyond Divorce
For those in the process of divorcing and those divorced for years.
Hosted by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's Office of Catholic Social Responsibility
Saturday, April 26, 2025--8:15am-4:30pm
The Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha
Cost: $50 (includes lunch).
Financial assistance is available
Get more info and register by April 21st
Jubilee Year of Hope
Did you know that the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has 5 designated pilgrimage sites for this Jubilee Year?
- The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
- Basilica of St. Josephat, Milwaukee
- Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, Hubertus
- Archdiocesan Marian Shrine, 141 N. 68th Street, Milwaukee
- Schoenstatt Shrine, Waukesha
For More info See Our Website
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
This week's story comes from an anonymous pilgrim:
"I'm learning so much about the faith that I've never heard about until now. Walking into Mass is so much more fruitful for me. We can go our whole lives seeing it as just a routine and miss out on the biggest miracle. There are still so many more nuggets of awe that God has placed for us to find within the mass."
We LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
ASL Interpretation
4-3-25 Emmaus 90 Formation Session with Grace Mazza Urbanski
April 3: Livestream Formation Session at 7:00PM
"How do we show others?"
This week we begin the 4th and final movement of our journey with the disciples on the road to Emmaus: set out at once on mission. We pray for grace that our encounter with Jesus will set our hearts on fire to share the good news.
Tonight we are blessed to be joined by Grace Mazza Urbanski. Who will help us reflect on "How do we show others?"
Grace Mazza Urbanski is an author, educator, and speaker who loves to share the life-changing news about God’s love for each one of us. She served as principal of Christ King Parish School in Wauwatosa, WI for four years and recently stepped in as interim principal of St. Francis Borgia Parish School. She writes for Loyola Press, taught in the English departments at Marquette University and Brookfield Academy, and developed a national children's ministry with the Apostleship of Prayer, a work of the Society of Jesus. In July, Grace will return to the Apostleship of Prayer (now called the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network) to serve as assistant director of the national office. Grace and her husband David have five children and one grandchild who helped inspire her book Pray with Me: Seven Simple Ways to Pray with Your Children (Ave Maria Press, 2015).
You do not need to have a zoom account to join.
You don't want to miss this one! Join us live at 7pm tonight, April 3rd, or get the recording any other time at our Formation Sessions Page.
For Your Pilgrim Group
See Discussion Questions for your Pilgrim Group on p.12 of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook
Grace offers the following questions for your Pilgrim group discussions:
- What does it feel like to LIVE WHERE YOU ARE? To serve? Forgive? Lead? Testify? Counsel? Heal?
- How has Emmaus 90 helped to reveal the extraordinary presence of God in the ordinary circumstances of your life?
Grace also recommends these resources:
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us prepare to participate in the Mass more fully. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures.
Last Week's Formation Session
Hear Fr. John LoCoco session on "How do we enter more deeply into the Mass? HERE or at the link below.
Should We Offer Emmaus 90 Next Year?
Your opinion counts! Please help the Archdiocese of Milwaukee discern whether to offer Emmaus 90 or another Discipleship Training tool like it next year by completing this survey by April 10:
Emmaus 90/Discipleship Ministry Survey
Accompany the Hurting
Do you desire to bring healing, restoration, and freedom to others through deeper accompaniment and prayer ministry? Do you want to learn greater dependence and surrender to God in your own life?
Join us for the I AM Prayer Ministry Training. Get all the details at Healing the Whole Person I AM Prayer Ministry Training.
Hosted by the same Archdiocese of Milwaukee team that offers Emmaus 90, May 5-9 at Schoenstatt Retreat Center. Register by April 26.
Want to learn more about Healing the Whole Person? See: archmil.org/Healing-the-Whole-Person
Called & Gifted
At your Baptism and Confirmation, God gave you gifts that our world needs. Do you know yours?
These gifts are important clues to your mission in life. When you follow them to the intersection of your greatest gifts and needs in the world you care about most--X marks the spot to find your most fully alive life. Do you want to find yours?
Our next Called & Gifted workshop is this Saturday, April 5th at the Catholic Community of 8 in Racine
And, we're adding workshops all the time.
Get Details & Register
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
April 9, 2025:
Day of Reconciliation,
Reparation, & Fasting
Archbishop Grob has asked that we observe April 9, 2025, as a Day of Reconciliation, Reparation, and Fasting. On this day:
- We are invited to the Sacrament of Reconciliation on this day, where confessions will be heard across the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for twelve continuous hours. See locations
- We are asked to make small acts of reparation on this day for sins against those who are the most vulnerable, those who suffer from exclusion, indifference, poverty, hunger and the tragedy of war. Reparation is “making amends for a wrong done or for an offense, especially for sin, which is an offense against God.” (CCC, glossary)
- We are asked to fast (think: like Ash Wednesday or Good Friday). Consider offering up your fast for those who are most vulnerable and suffering.
For More Info See Pray, Reconcile & Rejoice: 12 Hours of Reconciliation.
2025 Jubilee Year of Hope
Did you know that the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has 5 designated pilgrimage sites for this Jubilee Year?
- The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
- Basilica of St. Josephat, Milwaukee
- Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, Hubertus
- Archdiocesan Marian Shrine, 141 N. 68th Street, Milwaukee
- Schoenstatt Shrine, Waukesha
For More info See Our Jubilee Website
Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
ASL Interpretation
3-30-25 Your Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Update: Laetare Sunday & The Fourth Week of Lent
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Half Way to Easter
Laetare Sunday (that's today) is the Sunday half-way through Lent, when we look forward in joyful hope to what the Lord accomplishes for us. It's a Sunday of hope in the Jubilee Year of Hope.
Half-way through Lent is a good time to pause and reflect on where we've been and where we want to be when we get to Easter:
- How has your time in prayer helped you to grow in deeper relationship with God and awareness of the ways God speaks to you?
- What are you noticing God revealing to you through the Scriptures and in prayer? Have there been any themes or patterns?
- What do you need for this 2nd half of your journey? Ask God for the grace you need to persevere until Easter, or to begin again.
This Sunday is also the beginning of Safe Environment Awareness Week - a week when we focus on keeping children safe from abuse and pray for healing for all those affected by abuse.
Lord, on this Laetare Sunday, please heal all of us affected by abuse and restore unto us the joy and freedom You promise the children of God. Help us to see You as You truly are, to receive Your healing love, and to love each other as You love us.
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This Week in Emmaus 90
This week we begin the 4th movement of our journey with the disciples on the road to Emmaus: set out at once on mission. We pray for grace that our encounter with Jesus will set our hearts on fire to share the good news.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures inspire and prepare us to share the good news and joyfully invite others. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures.
Our Next Formation Session
Our next live Formation session will be this Thursday, April 3rd, when we're blessed to be joined by Grace Mazza Urbanski. Who will help us reflect on "How do we show others?"
An author, speaker, and retreat director, Grace currently serves as Interim Principal at St. Francis Borgia Catholic School in Cedarburg and will serve as the Associate Director of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network's National Office, (formerly known as the Apostleship of Prayer) beginning this July.
Join us live at 7pm on Thursday, April 3rd, or get the recording any other time at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Formation Sessions Page.
Last Week's Formation Session
Watch Fr. John LoCoco's session on "How do we enter more deeply into the Mass? HERE or at the link below.
Fr. LoCoco suggested these questions for your Pilgrim Group:
- How does my personal preparation before Mass (prayer, recollection, spiritual reading, etc.) affect my experience of the Eucharist? What practical steps can I take to be more spiritually disposed?
- The Mass is the re-presentation of Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary. How does this reality impact the way I participate at Mass?
- The Church calls us to "full, conscious, and active participation" in the liturgy. In light of this, how can I grow in interior participation even when external distractions arise?
Read Sacrosanctum Concilium paragraphs 5-14.
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Should We Offer Emmaus 90 Next Year?
Your opinion counts! Please help the Archdiocese of Milwaukee discern whether to offer Emmaus 90 or another Discipleship Training tool like it next year by completing this survey:
Emmaus 90 / Discipleship Ministry Survey
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Accompany the Hurting
Interested in learning more about Healing the Whole Person or the I AM Prayer Ministry Training Fr. Malachy & Sr. Miriam mentioned in their sessions? Get all the details at archmil.org/Healing-the-Whole-Person
Learn to Accompany the Hurting through the Healing the Whole Person I AM Prayer Ministry Training. Hosted by the same Archdiocese of Milwaukee team that offers Emmaus 90: May 5-9 at Schoenstatt Retreat Center. Register by April 26.
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Join the Treasure Hunt
At your Baptism and Confirmation, God gave you gifts that our world needs. Do you know yours?
These gifts are important clues to your mission in life. When you follow them to the intersection of your greatest gifts and needs in the world you care about most--X marks the spot to find your most fully alive life. Do you want to find yours?
Called & Gifted helps you join the treasure hunt. Join the adventure.
Our next Called & Gifted workshop is Saturday, April 5th at the Catholic Community of 8 in Racine (Workshop offered in both English and Spanish)
Get more info and Register
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A Day of Healing Beyond Divorce
For those in the process of divorcing and those divorced for years.
Hosted by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's Office of Catholic Social Responsibility
Saturday, April 26, 2025--8:15am-4:30pm
The Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha
Cost: $50 (includes lunch).
Financial assistance is available
Get more info and register by April 21st
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April 9, 2025:
Day of Reconciliation,
Reparation, & Fasting
Archbishop Grob has asked that we observe April 9, 2025, as a Day of Reconciliation, Reparation, and Fasting. On this day:
- We are invited to the Sacrament of Reconciliation on this day, where confessions will be heard across the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for twelve continuous hours. See locations
- We are asked to make small acts of reparation on this day for sins against those who are the most vulnerable, those who suffer from exclusion, indifference, poverty, hunger and the tragedy of war. Reparation is “making amends for a wrong done or for an offense, especially for sin, which is an offense against God.” (CCC, glossary)
- We are asked to fast (think: like Ash Wednesday or Good Friday). Consider offering up your fast for those who are most vulnerable and suffering.
For More Info See Pray, Reconcile & Rejoice: 12 Hours of Reconciliation.
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Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
This week's story comes from an anonymous pilgrim:
I signed up for Emmaus 90 a few months after I lost my Papa, the grief I was experiencing was too much to bear and counseling wasn't helping. At that time somebody handed me a flyer for Emmaus 90 in our church in Kenosha and so I signed up.
Week 1 of Emmaus 90 - Sr. Miriam talked about Healing the Whole Person, and I knew right away that it was what I needed. True enough, through Emmaus 90 and Healing the Whole Person, I discovered that God not only wanted a relationship with me but He wants to heal my brokenness, so that I will be able to serve God's purpose and become a blessing to others.
I am soooo grateful for the way it led me to Him! Thank You so much!!!
My journey hasn't stopped since Emmaus 90 - 2024. I continue to seek the Lord and his graces.
We LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
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Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
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3-27-25 Emmaus 90 Formation Session with Fr. John LoCoco at 7pm CT
March 27: Livestream Formation Session at 7:00PM
"How do we enter more deeply into the Mass?"
This is our 3rd of 3 weeks in the 3rd movement of our journey with the disciples on the road to Emmaus: recognize him in the breaking of the bread. We pray for grace to enter more deeply into communion with our Lord in the Mass.
Tonight we are blessed to be joined by Fr. John LoCoco, a National Eucharistic Preacher, who holds licenses in Dogmatic Theology and Canon Law. He currently serves as the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's Judicial Vicar and Parochial Administrator for St. John Vianney Parish in Brookfield.
Tonight, Fr. John helps us reflect on the question "How we do we enter more deeply into the Mass?"
You do not need to have a zoom account to join.
You don't want to miss this one! Join us live at 7pm tonight, March 27th, or get the recording any other time at our Formation Sessions Page.
For Your Pilgrim Group
See Discussion Questions for your Pilgrim Group on p.12 of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook
Fr. LoCoco offers the following questions for your Pilgrim group discussions:
- How does my personal preparation before Mass (prayer, recollection, spiritual reading, etc.) affect my experience of the Eucharist? What practical steps can I take to be more spiritually disposed?
- The Mass is the re-presentation of Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary. How does this reality impact the way I participate at Mass?
- The Church calls us to "full, conscious, and active participation" in the liturgy. In light of this, how can I grow in interior participation even when external distractions arise?
Fr. LoCoco also suggests read: paragraphs 5-14 of Sacrosanctum Concilium (which is the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy from Vatican II)
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us prepare to participate in the Mass more fully. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures.
Last Week's Formation Session
Hear Fr. Christopher Klusman's session on "How is the Mass our source and summit? HERE or at the link below.
Should We Offer Emmaus 90 Next Year?
Your opinion counts! Please help the Archdiocese of Milwaukee discern whether to offer Emmaus 90 or another Discipleship Training tool like it next year by completing this survey:
Emmaus 90/Discipleship Ministry Survey
Everything you need for your Emmaus 90 journey including electronic Guidebook and Formation Sessions are available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
Begin Again for Lent
- If you've fallen away from our Emmaus 90 practices, now's a great time to begin again.
- Let go what is passed and start today.
- Consider asking someone to join you/your Pilgrim Group for Emmaus 90 this Lent!
- We're happy to send them a printed Guidebook and welcome them to the journey.
- You can still forward Fr. Malachy's Lenten Message to anyone who might be interested in joining us.
- Invite them to Register HERE
Accompany the Hurting
Do you desire to bring healing, restoration, and freedom to others through deeper accompaniment and prayer ministry? Do you want to learn greater dependence and surrender to God in your own life?
Join us for the I AM Prayer Ministry Training. Get all the details at Healing the Whole Person I AM Prayer Ministry Training.
Hosted by the same Archdiocese of Milwaukee team that offers Emmaus 90, May 5-9 at Schoenstatt Retreat Center. Register by April 26.
Want to learn more about Healing the Whole Person? See: archmil.org/Healing-the-Whole-Person
Join the Treasure Hunt
At your Baptism and Confirmation, God gave you gifts that our world needs. Do you know yours?
These gifts are important clues to your mission in life. When you follow them to the intersection of your greatest gifts and needs in the world you care about most--X marks the spot to find your most fully alive life. Do you want to find yours?
Called & Gifted helps you join the treasure hunt. Join the adventure.
Our next Called & Gifted workshop is Saturday, April 5th at St. Richard of Chichester with the Catholic Community of 8 in Racine (Workshop offered in both English and Spanish)
Get more info and Register
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
April 9, 2025:
Day of Reconciliation,
Reparation, & Fasting
Archbishop Grob has asked that we observe April 9, 2025, as a Day of Reconciliation, Reparation, and Fasting. On this day:
- We are invited to the Sacrament of Reconciliation on this day, where confessions will be heard across the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for twelve continuous hours. See locations
- We are asked to make small acts of reparation on this day for sins against those who are the most vulnerable, those who suffer from exclusion, indifference, poverty, hunger and the tragedy of war. Reparation is “making amends for a wrong done or for an offense, especially for sin, which is an offense against God.” (CCC, glossary)
- We are asked to fast (think: like Ash Wednesday or Good Friday). Consider offering up your fast for those who are most vulnerable and suffering.
For More Info See Pray, Reconcile & Rejoice: 12 Hours of Reconciliation.
2025 Jubilee Year of Hope
Did you know that the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has 5 designated pilgrimage sites for this Jubilee Year?
- The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
- Basilica of St. Josephat, Milwaukee
- Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, Hubertus
- Archdiocesan Marian Shrine, 141 N. 68th Street, Milwaukee
- Schoenstatt Shrine, Waukesha
For More info See Our Jubilee Website
Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
Video is Interpreted in ASL and English
3-23-25 Your Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Update: The Third Week of Lent
The Lord is Kind & Merciful
He pardons all your sins, heals all your ills, delivers your life from the pit, surrounds you with love and compassion, fills your days with good things. He is slow to anger and abounding in kindness. As a father has compassion on his children, so he has compassion on us. (How do we know? See Psalm 103.)
Let's repent of what's been in the way, open our hearts wide to receive as much of his love as we can, and share that love with others. After all, he's the good Gardener, willing to do everything we need to bear good fruit.
However your Lent is going, know that we're praying for you to get to know and love our Lord who gives everything for love of you, and who longs to give himself to you in the Eucharist.
This Week in Emmaus 90
This is our 3rd of 3 weeks in the 3rd movement of our journey with the disciples on the road to Emmaus: recognize him in the breaking of the bread. We pray for grace to enter more deeply into communion with our Lord in the Mass.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us prepare to participate in the Mass more fully. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures.
Our Next Formation Session
Our next live Formation session will be Thursday, March 27th, when we're blessed to be joined by Fr. John LoCoco. Who will help us reflect on "How do we enter more deeply into the Mass?" Fr. John LoCoco, a National Eucharistic Preacher, holds licenses in Dogmatic Theology and Canon Law. He currently serves as the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's Judicial Vicar and Parochial Administrator for St. John Vianney Parish in Brookfield.
Join us live at 7pm on Thursday, March 27th, or get the recording any other time at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Formation Sessions Page.
Last Week's Formation Session
Watch Fr. Christopher Klusman's session on "How is the Mass our source and summit? HERE or at the link below.
Fr. Christopher suggests these questions for your Pilgrim Group:
- What does it mean that we are having a National Eucharistic Revival? If you can name 1 thing that you like about it.
- Watch the video, “The Veil Removed”. (Even if you have watched it before, it is worth watching again). Share 1 thing about how this video has impacted you about the Mass.
- What does it me that the Mass is our "Source and Summit"?
- Is it difficult for you to understand that the Mass is our "Source and Summit"? If so what makes it difficult? What might help you overcome that difficulty?
- Fr. Christopher refers to this image during his talk. Scroll down on this page to find it.
Should We Offer Emmaus 90 Next Year?
Your opinion counts! Please help the Archdiocese of Milwaukee discern whether to offer Emmaus 90 or another Discipleship Training tool like it next year by completing this survey:
Emmaus 90 / Discipleship Ministry Survey
Accompany the Hurting
Interested in learning more about Healing the Whole Person or the I AM Prayer Ministry Training Fr. Malachy & Sr. Miriam mentioned in their sessions? Get all the details at archmil.org/Healing-the-Whole-Person
Learn to Accompany the Hurting through the Healing the Whole Person I AM Prayer Ministry Training. Hosted by the same Archdiocese of Milwaukee team that offers Emmaus 90: May 5-9 at Schoenstatt Retreat Center. Register by April 26.
Join the Treasure Hunt
At your Baptism and Confirmation, God gave you gifts that our world needs. Do you know yours?
These gifts are important clues to your mission in life. When you follow them to the intersection of your greatest gifts and needs in the world you care about most--X marks the spot to find your most fully alive life. Do you want to find yours?
Called & Gifted helps you join the treasure hunt. Join the adventure.
Our next Called & Gifted workshop is Saturday, April 5th at St. Richard of Chichester with the Catholic Community of 8 in Racine (Workshop offered in both English and Spanish)
Get more info and Register
Begin Again for Lent
- If you've fallen away from our Emmaus 90 practices, now's a great time to begin again.
- Let go what is passed and start today.
- Consider asking someone to join you/your Pilgrim Group for Emmaus 90 this Lent!
- We're happy to send them a printed Guidebook and welcome them to the journey.
- Forward Fr. Malachy's Lenten Message to anyone who might be interested in joining us.
- Invite them to Register HERE
New to Emmaus 90?
Jubilee Year of Hope
Did you know that the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has 5 designated pilgrimage sites for this Jubilee Year?
- The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
- Basilica of St. Josephat, Milwaukee
- Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, Hubertus
- Archdiocesan Marian Shrine, 141 N. 68th Street, Milwaukee
- Schoenstatt Shrine, Waukesha
For More info See Our Website
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
This week's story comes from an anonymous pilgrim:
"Last year I registered for Emmaus 90 and was very excited to get started and try to find a small group. I watched the first few zoom sessions and was extremely inspired. Then life happened, I was no longer available on Thursday evenings, and I did not have a small group. I had many excuses as to why I did not have the time to finish. This year I am doing it all, daily prayer, small group and weekly formation sessions.
The past 12 weeks have been extremely insightful and inspirational. Every Thursday I feel like I am on fire wanting to share with the whole world what I learned that evening.
I wish I would have finished last year... As I now know...God is waiting for all of us to be present and spend time with Him, Emmaus 90 has helped me realize He is wonderful to spend time with. Don’t give up it is so worth it, it is not to late."
We LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
April 9, 2025:
Day of Reconciliation,
Reparation, & Fasting
Archbishop Grob has asked that we observe April 9, 2025, as a Day of Reconciliation, Reparation, and Fasting. On this day:
- We are invited to the Sacrament of Reconciliation on this day, where confessions will be heard across the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for twelve continuous hours. See locations
- We are asked to make small acts of reparation on this day for sins against those who are the most vulnerable, those who suffer from exclusion, indifference, poverty, hunger and the tragedy of war. Reparation is “making amends for a wrong done or for an offense, especially for sin, which is an offense against God.” (CCC, glossary)
- We are asked to fast (think: like Ash Wednesday or Good Friday). Consider offering up your fast for those who are most vulnerable and suffering.
For More Info See Pray, Reconcile & Rejoice: 12 Hours of Reconciliation.
Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
Video above includes ASL Interpretation
3-20-25 Emmaus 90 Formation Session Tonight 7pm with Fr. Christopher Klusman
March 20: Livestream Formation Session at 7:00PM
"How is the Mass our
source and summit?"
We continue in our 3rd movement of our journey with the disciples on the road to Emmaus: recognize him in the breaking of the bread. We pray for grace to recognize Jesus truly present with us in every Mass.
Tonight we are blessed to be joined by Fr. Christopher Klusman, Director of the Deaf Apostolate, Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Tonight, Fr. Christopher helps us reflect on the question "How is the Mass our source and summit?"
You do not need to have a zoom account to join.
You don't want to miss this one! Join us live at 7pm tonight, March 20th, or get the recording any other time at our Formation Sessions Page.
For Your Pilgrim Group
See Discussion Questions for your Pilgrim Group on p.12 of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook
Fr. Christopher also suggests the following questions for your pilgrim group discussion:
- What does it mean that we are having a National Eucharistic Revival? If you can, name 1 thing you like about it.
- Watch the video, “The Veil Removed.” (Even if you have watched it before, it is worth watching again). Share 1 thing about how this video had/has impacted you about the Mass?
- What does it mean that the Mass is our “Source and Summit”?
- Is it difficult for you to understand that the Mass is “our Source and Summit”? If so, what makes it difficult? What might help you to overcome that difficulty?
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Fr. Christopher refers to this image during his talk. Scroll down on this page to find it.
Begin Again for Lent
- If you've fallen away from our Emmaus 90 practices, now's a great time to begin again.
- Let go what is passed and start today.
- Consider asking someone to join you/your Pilgrim Group for Emmaus 90 this Lent!
- We're happy to send them a printed Guidebook and welcome them to the journey.
- You can still forward Fr. Malachy's Lenten Message to anyone who might be interested in joining us.
- Invite them to Register HERE
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us recognize Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist, as the source of our life and our ultimate fulfillment. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures.
Last Week's Formation Session
Hear Sr. Miriam James Heidland's session on How does Jesus fulfill our longing that he "stay with us"? HERE or at the link below.
Everything you need for your Emmaus 90 journey including electronic Guidebook and Formation Sessions are available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
New to Emmaus 90?
Accompany the Hurting
Do you desire to bring healing, restoration, and freedom to others through deeper accompaniment and prayer ministry? Do you want to learn greater dependence and surrender to God in your own life?
Join us for the I AM Prayer Ministry Training. Get all the details at Healing the Whole Person I AM Prayer Ministry Training.
Hosted by the same Archdiocese of Milwaukee team that offers Emmaus 90, May 5-9 at Schoenstatt Retreat Center. Register by April 26.
Want to learn more about Healing the Whole Person? See: archmil.org/Healing-the-Whole-Person
Join the Treasure Hunt
At your Baptism and Confirmation, God gave you gifts that our world needs. Do you know yours?
These gifts are important clues to your mission in life. When you follow them to the intersection of your greatest gifts and needs in the world you care about most--X marks the spot to find your most fully alive life. Do you want to find yours?
Called & Gifted helps you join the treasure hunt. Join the adventure.
Our next Called & Gifted workshop is Saturday, April 5th at St. Richard of Chichester with the Catholic Community of 8 in Racine (Workshop offered in both English and Spanish)
Get more info and Register
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
April 9, 2025:
Day of Reconciliation,
Reparation, & Fasting
Archbishop Grob has asked that we observe April 9, 2025, as a Day of Reconciliation, Reparation, and Fasting. On this day:
- We are invited to the Sacrament of Reconciliation on this day, where confessions will be heard across the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for twelve continuous hours. See locations
- We are asked to make small acts of reparation on this day for sins against those who are the most vulnerable, those who suffer from exclusion, indifference, poverty, hunger and the tragedy of war. Reparation is “making amends for a wrong done or for an offense, especially for sin, which is an offense against God.” (CCC, glossary)
- We are asked to fast (think: like Ash Wednesday or Good Friday). Consider offering up your fast for those who are most vulnerable and suffering.
For More Info See Pray, Reconcile & Rejoice: 12 Hours of Reconciliation.
2025 Jubilee Year of Hope
Did you know that the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has 5 designated pilgrimage sites for this Jubilee Year?
- The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
- Basilica of St. Josephat, Milwaukee
- Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, Hubertus
- Archdiocesan Marian Shrine, 141 N. 68th Street, Milwaukee
- Schoenstatt Shrine, Waukesha
For More info See Our Jubilee Website
Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
View ASL Interpretation Here
3-17-25 Your Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Update: The Second Week of Lent
Let's Stay
I love Peter's reaction to the Transfiguration--he gets a glimpse of Jesus in his full glory for the first time, and in awe decides that they should build some tents and stay. In those mountaintop moments where I have glimpsed Jesus, I want to stay too.
But if we continue reading after today's Sunday gospel (or any of the gospel accounts of the Transfiguration), we see Jesus come down from that glory right into the midst of our mess and doubts.
It's as if Jesus invites us to see who he really is in order to fill us so we can go out and bring him to those who do not see.
Our prayer for you this week is that you can stay with him, not only on the mountain top in prayer, but when he leads you out to those who need him most.
This Week in Emmaus 90
We continue in our 3rd movement of our journey with the disciples on the road to Emmaus: recognize him in the breaking of the bread. We pray for grace to recognize Jesus truly present with us in every Mass.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us recognize Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist, as the source of our life and our ultimate fulfillment. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures.
Our Next Formation Session
Our next live Formation session will be Thursday, March 20th, when we're blessed to be joined by Fr. Christopher Klusman. Who will help us reflect on "How is the Mass our source and summit?"
You really don't want to miss this one! Join us live at 7pm on Thursday, March 20th, or get the recording any other time at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Formation Sessions Page.
Last Week's Formation Session
Hear Sr. Miriam James Heidland's session on How does Jesus fulfill our longing that he "stay with us"? HERE or at the link below.
She suggested the following questions for your pilgrim group discussion:
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What are my experiences of the promise Jesus makes to me that He will always be with me? Where can I see that clearly? Where does it seem like He is absent to me?
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Visio Divina with the two versions of the Supper at Emmaus
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1st Version painted in 1601
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2nd Version painted in 1606
What stirs in my heart as I gaze upon the Caravaggio paintings?
What colors, gestures and movements capture my heart?
What might God be saying to me in this?
Sr. Miriam also reads from the Catechism of the Catholic Church 1380 and references St. Thomas Aquinas’ Hymn Adoro to Devote in English
Hear the Hymn in English here
Accompany the Hurting
Interested in learning more about Healing the Whole Person or the I AM Prayer Ministry Training Fr. Malachy & Sr. Miriam mentioned in their sessions? Get all the details at archmil.org/Healing-the-Whole-Person
Learn to Accompany the Hurting through the Healing the Whole Person I AM Prayer Ministry Training. Hosted by the same Archdiocese of Milwaukee team that offers Emmaus 90: May 5-9 at Schoenstatt Retreat Center. Register by April 26.
Join the Treasure Hunt
At your Baptism and Confirmation, God gave you gifts that our world needs. Do you know yours?
These gifts are important clues to your mission in life. When you follow them to the intersection of your greatest gifts and needs in the world you care about most--X marks the spot to find your most fully alive life. Do you want to find yours?
Called & Gifted helps you join the treasure hunt. Join the adventure.
Our next Called & Gifted workshop is Saturday, April 5th at St. Richard of Chichester with the Catholic Community of 8 in Racine (Workshop offered in both English and Spanish)
Get more info and Register
Begin Again for Lent
- If you've fallen away from our Emmaus 90 practices, now's a great time to begin again.
- Let go what is passed and start today.
- Consider asking someone to join you/your Pilgrim Group for Emmaus 90 this Lent!
- We're happy to send them a printed Guidebook and welcome them to the journey.
- Forward Fr. Malachy's Lenten Message to anyone who might be interested in joining us.
- The March 13th session with Sr. Miriam James Heidland is also a great session for new pilgrims just getting started! (see link below)
- Invite them to Register HERE
New to Emmaus 90?
Jubilee Year of Hope
Did you know that the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has 5 designated pilgrimage sites for this Jubilee Year?
- The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
- Basilica of St. Josephat, Milwaukee
- Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, Hubertus
- Archdiocesan Marian Shrine, 141 N. 68th Street, Milwaukee
- Schoenstatt Shrine, Waukesha
For More info See Our Website
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
This week's story comes from an anonymous pilgrim:
"Emmaus 90 was a great experience in 2024, so I signed on again for this year’s journey. I’m so grateful for the structure that encourages me take time to pray in a very personal way and using scripture as part of my reflection time. I’m also happy to consistently be praying for many others with my intentions, which were haphazard before this.
The hardest part and the most important part to me is the few minutes of time dedicated to just being with Jesus — so little time, but it’s so hard to shut off concerns of the day and just “be” with the one who loves me so.
Thank you for this chance to grow in faith with a very small group of companions on the always-continuing journey to grow in relationship with Jesus."
We LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
April 9, 2025:
Day of Reconciliation,
Reparation, & Fasting
Archbishop Grob has asked that we observe April 9, 2025, as a Day of Reconciliation, Reparation, and Fasting. On this day:
- We are invited to the Sacrament of Reconciliation on this day, where confessions will be heard across the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for twelve continuous hours. See locations
- We are asked to make small acts of reparation on this day for sins against those who are the most vulnerable, those who suffer from exclusion, indifference, poverty, hunger and the tragedy of war. Reparation is “making amends for a wrong done or for an offense, especially for sin, which is an offense against God.” (CCC, glossary)
- We are asked to fast (think: like Ash Wednesday or Good Friday). Consider offering up your fast for those who are most vulnerable and suffering.
For More Info See Pray, Reconcile & Rejoice: 12 Hours of Reconciliation.
Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
View ASL Interpretation Here
3-13-25 Emmaus 90 Formation Tonight with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT at 7pm CST
March 13: Livestream Formation Session at 7:00PM
How does Jesus fulfill our longing that he stay with us?
As we shift into the 3rd movement of our journey with the disciples on the road to Emmaus: they recognize him in the breaking of the bread, we begin with the disciples' desire (and our desire) that Jesus "stay with us" (Luke 24:29).
Tonight we are so very blessed to be joined by Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, cohost of the Abiding Together podcast, and the author of the bestselling books Loved as I Am, Restore: A Guided Lent Journal for Prayer and Meditation, and Behold: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation.
Sr. Miriam serves with Friends of the Bridegroom and the John Paul II Healing Center, leading healing retreats for priests and religious sisters across America. She speaks extensively on the topics of conversion, authentic love, forgiveness, and healing.
Tonight, she helps us reflect on the question "How does Jesus fulfill our longing that he stay with us?"
You do not need to have a zoom account to join.
You really, really don't want to miss this one! Join us live at 7pm tonight, March 13th, or get the recording any other time at our Formation Sessions Page.
For Your Pilgrim Group
See Discussion Questions for your Pilgrim Group on p.12 of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook
Sr. Miriam also suggests the following questions for your pilgrim group discussion:
- What are my experiences of the promise Jesus makes to me that He will always be with me? Where can I see that clearly? Where does it seem like He is absent to me?
- Visio Divina-Supper at Emmaus (painted in 1601): What stirs in my heart as I gaze upon the Caravaggio painting (below or at this link)? What colors, gestures and movements capture my heart? What might God be saying to me in this?
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures speak of God's desire to stay with us, to bring us deeper into his love, deeper into communion. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures.
Last Week's Formation Session
If you missed the message from Fr. Malachy Joseph Napier, CFR, it is definitely worth a watch/listen. Fr. Malachy helps us reflect on the question: How Do I Enter Deeply into Lent as a Pilgrim of Hope? See the video below or on the Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page.
Everything you need for your Emmaus 90 journey including electronic Guidebook and Formation Sessions are available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
New to Emmaus 90?
Accompany the Hurting
Interested in learning more about Healing the Whole Person or the I AM Prayer Ministry Training? Get all the details at archmil.org/Healing-the-Whole-Person
Learn to Accompany the Hurting through the Healing the Whole Person I AM Prayer Ministry Training. Hosted by the same Archdiocese of Milwaukee team that offers Emmaus 90: May 5-9 at Schoenstatt Retreat Center. Register by April 26.
Join the Treasure Hunt
At your Baptism and Confirmation, God gave you gifts that our world needs. Do you know yours?
These gifts are important clues to your mission in life. When you follow them to the intersection of your greatest gifts and needs in the world you care about most--X marks the spot to find your most fully alive life. Do you want to find yours?
Called & Gifted helps you join the treasure hunt. Join the adventure.
Our next Called & Gifted is Saturday, April 5 at Catholic Community of 8 in Racine (Workshop offered in both English and Spanish) Get more info and Register
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
April 9, 2025:
Day of Reconciliation,
Reparation, & Fasting
Archbishop Grob has asked that we observe April 9, 2025, as a Day of Reconciliation, Reparation, and Fasting. On this day:
- We are invited to the Sacrament of Reconciliation on this day, where confessions will be heard across the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for twelve continuous hours. See locations
- We are asked to make small acts of reparation on this day for sins against those who are the most vulnerable, those who suffer from exclusion, indifference, poverty, hunger and the tragedy of war. Reparation is “making amends for a wrong done or for an offense, especially for sin, which is an offense against God.” (CCC, glossary)
- We are asked to fast (think: like Ash Wednesday or Good Friday). Consider offering up your fast for those who are most vulnerable and suffering.
For More Info See Pray, Reconcile & Rejoice: 12 Hours of Reconciliation.
2025 Jubilee Year of Hope
Did you know that the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has 5 designated pilgrimage sites for this Jubilee Year?
- The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
- Basilica of St. Josephat, Milwaukee
- Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, Hubertus
- Archdiocesan Marian Shrine, 141 N. 68th Street, Milwaukee
- Schoenstatt Shrine, Waukesha
For More info See Our Jubilee Website
Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
View ASL Interpretation Here
3-9-25 Your Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Update: The First Week of Lent
You Are Not Alone
Have you ever noticed that when Jesus goes into the desert for 40 days to be tempted by the enemy, he was filled by the Holy Spirit and led by the Spirit (Luke 4:1).
Jesus was not alone in the desert. The Holy Spirit was with him. Like Jesus, you are not alone in these 40 days of Lent. He will never leave you nor abandon you. He fights for you.
When the temptations come and the lies from the enemy get to you, remember that Jesus is with you. Ask him for help.
We're here for you too. Know that we’re praying for you!
This Week in Emmaus 90
We're shifting into our 3rd movement of our journey with the disciples on the road to Emmaus: they recognize him in the breaking of the bread. We begin with their desire (and our desire) that Jesus "stay with us" (Luke 24:29).
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures speak of God's desire to stay with us, to bring us deeper into his love, deeper into communion. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures.
Our Next Formation Session
Our next live Formation session will be Thursday, March 13th, when we're blessed to be joined by Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, who will help us reflect on "How does Jesus fulfill our longing that he 'stay with us'?"
You really don't want to miss this one! Join us live at 7pm on Thursday, March 13th, or get the recording any other time at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Formation Sessions Page.
Last Week's Formation Session
If you missed the message from Fr. Malachy Joseph Napier, CFR, it is definitely worth a watch/listen. Fr. Malachy helps us reflect on the question: How Do I Enter Deeply into Lent as a Pilgrim of Hope?
See the video below or on the Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page.
Accompany the Hurting
Interested in learning more about Healing the Whole Person or the I AM Prayer Ministry Training Fr. Malachy mentions in his message? Get all the details at archmil.org/Healing-the-Whole-Person
Learn to Accompany the Hurting through the Healing the Whole Person I AM Prayer Ministry Training. Hosted by the same Archdiocese of Milwaukee team that offers Emmaus 90: May 5-9 at Schoenstatt Retreat Center. Register by April 26.
Join the Treasure Hunt
At your Baptism and Confirmation, God gave you gifts that our world needs. Do you know yours?
These gifts are important clues to your mission in life. When you follow them to the intersection of your greatest gifts and needs in the world you care about most--X marks the spot to find your most fully alive life. Do you want to find yours?
Called & Gifted helps you join the treasure hunt. Join the adventure.
Our next Called & Gifted is Saturday, April 5 at Catholic Community of 8 in Racine (Workshop offered in both English and Spanish)
Get more info and Register
Begin Again for Lent
- If you've fallen away from our Emmaus 90 practices, now's a great time to begin again.
- Let go what is passed and start today.
- Consider asking someone to join you/your Pilgrim Group for Emmaus 90 this Lent!
- We're happy to send them a printed Guidebook and welcome them to the journey.
- Forward Fr. Malachy's Lenten Message to anyone who might be interested in joining us.
- This week's session with Sr. Miriam James Heidland will be a great session for new pilgrims just getting started!
- Invite them to Register HERE
New to Emmaus 90?
Jubilee Year of Hope
Did you know that the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has 5 designated pilgrimage sites for this Jubilee Year?
- The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
- Basilica of St. Josephat, Milwaukee
- Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, Hubertus
- Archdiocesan Marian Shrine, 141 N. 68th Street, Milwaukee
- Schoenstatt Shrine, Waukesha
For More info See Our Website
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
This week's story comes from Waukesha County:
"Several of us in our Pilgrim Group had never learned how to pray with Scripture before Emmaus 90. We didn't know how much God could speak into our lives through Scripture. It's been beautiful gift to grow together in prayer. Thank you."
We LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
View ASL Interpretation Here
Emmaus 90: Ash Wednesday Message from Fr. Malachy Joseph Napier
View with ASL Interpretation Here
Or Listen on Spreaker
Ask God to Help
Fr. Malachy reminds us as we enter into Lent in this Jubilee Year of Hope that we have hope, not because of what we've done, but because of who God is and who we are before Him.
As we enter into Ash Wednesday and Lent, ask God to show you who He is and remind you who you are.
Who do you know who needs this message? Please share it with them. (You have our permission and encouragement to forward this email.)
Know that we’re praying for you! (Yes, you! Everyone who's seeing this message!)
This Week in Emmaus 90
It's Ash Wednesday and Lent has begun! Invite your friends to find an Ash Wednesday Mass Here.
If you haven't already, see p. 69 of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook for help reflecting on your journey and your plan for Lent.
No livestream formation session this Thursday March 6
This is so you can participate in your parish's Ash Wednesday Mass with your Pilgrim Group. If you choose to gather for a Pilgrim Group Discussion this week, consider discussing the video message above from Fr. Malachy Joseph Napier, CFR.
Fr. Malachy suggested the following questions for reflection:
- Where have I experienced the Father seeing me in ways that maybe no one else has?
- Where have I been striving or maybe living on the surface, so that others would see me the way I want them to see me?
- What would it be like to really let myself be seen?
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week we pray with daily Mass readings that usher us into the Lenten season. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures.
Our Next Formation Session
Our next live Formation session will be Thursday, March 13th, when we're blessed to be joined by Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, who will help us reflect on "How does Jesus fulfill our longing that he 'stay with us'?"
You don't want to miss this one! Join us live at 7pm on Thursday, March 13th, or get the recording any other time at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Formation Sessions Page.
2025 Jubilee Year of Hope
Did you know that the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has 5 designated pilgrimage sites for this Jubilee Year?
- The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
- Basilica of St. Josephat, Milwaukee
- Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, Hubertus
- Archdiocesan Marian Shrine, 141 N. 68th Street, Milwaukee
- Schoenstatt Shrine, Waukesha
For More info See Our Jubilee Website
Upcoming Opportunities
Learn to Accompany the Hurting through the Healing the Whole Person I AM Prayer Ministry Training
Interested in Healing the Whole Person or the I AM Prayer Ministry Training Fr. Malachy mentions in his message above? Get the details at archmil.org/Healing-the-Whole-Person
Discern Your Spiritual Gifts for Your Mission through Called & Gifted
At your Baptism and Confirmation, God gave you gifts that are important clues to your mission in life. Do you know yours? Join the treasure hunt through Called & Gifted. Our next Called & Gifted Workshop is April 5 at the Catholic Community of 8 in Racine.
Get more info and Register
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- If you're looking for more in your relationship with God this Lent...
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Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
12-26-24 - Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Update: Merry Christmas!
Blessed Christmas and Feast of St. Stephen!
We continue to celebrate Jesus' birth! We're so grateful that he came and he still comes right into the midst of the mess to draw close to us. Know that we're praying for you.
The Emmaus 90 adventure officially begins January 1 and our first livestream formation session goes live on Thursday, January 2 at 7:00 pm.
Everything you will need for your Emmaus 90 Pilgrimage including your Guidebook and Formation Sessions will be available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
Next Week in Emmaus 90
Archbishop Jerome E Listecki will speak on "What does God desire? (Hint: It's you). Join us live at 7pm on Thursday January 2, or any other time for the recording.
This Week in Emmaus 90
The Emmaus 90 Christmas Edition contains daily Scriptures for prayer every day beginning December 25.
You can also view a pre-recorded Session for today, December 26 on the topic, “What do you desire?” on our Formation Sessions Page at the link here Or at the bottom of this email. Take some time to pray with p. 3 of your Emmaus 90 Christmas Edition and tell the Lord how you're doing and what you desire. Ask Jesus for the grace you need.
We'd Love To Hear from You
Here at the start of your Emmaus 90 Journey, we'd love to hear about your hopes for Emmaus 90 and a little bit about how you're doing right now. By completing this anonymous survey, you help us to better understand and serve you and others like you.
Pre-Emmaus 90 Survey
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week, we pray with Scriptures related to the question, "what do you desire?" and God's response to our deeper desires. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Christmas Edition with these
Daily Scriptures
Jubilee Opening Mass This Sunday
Join us at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (or watch the livestream recording) for the Opening Mass of the Jubilee Year of Hope:
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
This week, an anonymous pilgrim from Milwaukee shares:
"I used the Emmaus 90 prayer prompt card this morning and it was very helpful. I have not been able to pray very easily and it is always good to have a simple thing to guide and lead you and it helped my prayer a lot this morning! God bless you and your heart for helping people draw close to the Lord!
We LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing!
Please considering sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
Know of our prayers for you! Please keep all the Emmaus 90 Pilgrims and the 3,000+ who received the Emmaus 90 Christmas Editions at Christmas Masses in your prayers.
God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
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Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
3-2-25 Your Emmaus Pilgrim Update: T-minus 3 Days until Lent
Let's Begin Again
Right before Jesus heads out for 40 days in the desert, the Father blesses him in his baptism. As the Holy Spirit descends on Jesus, the Father speaks over him: "This is my beloved son, in whom I delight." (Matthew 3:13-4:2)
He receives the Father's love, which strengthens him against the attacks of the enemy, who questions his identity in the temptations in the desert ("if you are the son of God...")
As you prepare to head into Lent, how will you let God bless you and remind you who you are?
How can what you choose to "give up" and "take up" for Lent help you to grow in deeper relationship with God, and deeper rootedness in God's love for you?
Know that we’re praying for you!
This Week in Emmaus 90
Ready or not, Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and Lent begins. Invite your friends to find an Ash Wednesday Mass Here.
REMINDER: There is no livestream formation session this Thursday March 6, so you can participate in your parish's Ash Wednesday Mass with your Pilgrim Group. If you choose to gather for a Pilgrim Group Discussion this week, consider discussing:
Ash Wednesday Message for Emmaus 90 Pilgrims from Fr. Malachy Joseph Napier, CFR, who helps us reflect on the question: How Do I Enter Deeply into Lent as a Pilgrim of Hope? Check your email or the Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page on Ash Wednesday.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week we pray with daily Mass readings that usher us into the Lenten season. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures
Our Next Formation Session
Our next live Formation session will be Thursday, March 13th, when we're blessed to be joined by Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, who will help us reflect on "How does Jesus fulfill our longing that he 'stay with us'?"
You don't want to miss this one! Join us live at 7pm on Thursday, March 13th, or get the recording any other time at our Formation Sessions Page.
Last Week's Formation Session
As Fr. John Burns helped us reflect on the question: How do Scriptures about wedding and wine refer to Jesus? You can view the recording of this Session (and all our previous sessions) HERE or at the bottom of this email.
For Your Pilgrim Group
Fr. Burns suggested the following questions for your discussion group:
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At Cana, Jesus is revealed as the Divine Bridegroom. Have you prayed with that title of Christ before? If not, how might you begin to do so?
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How might the title “Divine Bridegroom” expand our sense of the Church and God’s desire to “unite all things in Christ” (Eph 1:10)?
Lent starts Wednesday!
- If you've fallen away from our Emmaus 90 practices, now's a great time to begin again.
- As you consider what you might give up and take up, consider asking someone to join you/your Pilgrim Group for Emmaus 90 this Lent!
- We're happy to send them a printed Guidebook and welcome them to the journey.
- Forward Fr. Malachy's Ash Wednesday Message to anyone who might be interested in joining us.
- Our first formation session of Lent with Sr. Miriam James Heidland will be a great session for new pilgrims just getting started!
- Invite them to Register HERE
Discern Your Spiritual Gifts through Called & Gifted
At your Baptism and Confirmation, God gave you gifts that are important clues to your mission in life. Do you know yours? Join the treasure hunt through Called & Gifted.
March 8 - St. Jerome, Oconomowoc
April 5 - Catholic Community of 8, Racine
Get more info and Register
New to Emmaus 90?
2025 Jubilee Year of Hope
Did you know that the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has 5 designated pilgrimage sites for this Jubilee Year?
- The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
- Basilica of St. Josephat, Milwaukee
- Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, Hubertus
- Archdiocesan Marian Shrine, 141 N. 68th Street, Milwaukee
- Schoenstatt Shrine, Waukesha
For More info See Our Website
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
This week's story comes from Milwaukee:
"Emmaus 90 has become the foundation for my daily prayer. The structure itself has helped me to establish a prayer routine. It's helped me to have a plan for what to do when I sit down to pray and the Lord has been speaking daily through the Scriptures."
We LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
View ASL Interpretation Here
2-27-25 Emmaus 90 Formation Tonight with Fr. John Burns @ 7pm CST!
February 27: Livestream Formation Session at 7:00PM
How do Scriptures about weddings and wine refer to Jesus?
As we continue through the second movement of our journey "Jesus Interprets the Scriptures" we focus on references to weddings and wine and how they point us to Jesus Christ the Divine Bridegroom and giver of new wine--a symbol of life and blessing.
Tonight we are so very blessed to be joined by Fr. John Burns. Ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee in 2010, Fr. John has served as a pastor and adjunct professor of theology. He is the founder of Friends of the Bridegroom, an apostolate dedicated to the renewal of the Church through the renewal of women’s religious life. Fr. Burns will help us reflect on "How do Scriptures about weddings and wine refer to Jesus?" Prepare to have your mind blown.
Fr. John suggests the following questions for your pilgrim group discussions:
- At Cana, Jesus is revealed as the Divine Bridegroom. Have you prayed with that title of Christ before? If not, how might you begin to do so?
- How might the title "Divine Bridegroom" expand our sense of the Church and God’s desire to “unite all things in Christ” (Eph 1:10)?
You do not need to have a zoom account to join.
You really don't want to miss this one! Join us live at 7pm tonight, February 27th, or get the recording any other time at our Formation Sessions Page.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us to recognize how the Scriptures about bread refer to Jesus. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures.
Last Week's Formation Session
Dr. Mary Healy helped us reflect on the question: How do Scriptures about bread refer to Jesus? You can view the recording of this Session (and all our previous sessions) HERE or at the bottom of this email.
Everything you need for your Emmaus 90 journey including electronic Guidebook and Formation Sessions are available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
New to Emmaus 90?
Lent starts in 6 days!
- If you've fallen away from our Emmaus 90 practices, now's a great time to begin again.
- As you consider what you might give up and take up, consider asking someone to join you/your Pilgrim Group for Emmaus 90 this Lent!
- We're happy to send them a printed Guidebook and welcome them to the journey.
- Our first formation session of Lent with Sr. Miriam James Heidland will be a great session for new pilgrims just getting started and our Lenten speaker lineup is stellar!
- Invite them to Register HERE
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
Discern Your Spiritual Gifts through Called & Gifted
At your Baptism and Confirmation, God gave you gifts that are important clues to your mission in life. Do you know yours? Join the treasure hunt through Called & Gifted.
March 8 - St. Jerome, Oconomowoc
April 5 - Catholic Community of Eight, Racine
Get more info and Register
2025 Jubilee Year of Hope
Did you know that the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has 5 designated pilgrimage sites for this Jubilee Year?
- The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
- Basilica of St. Josephat, Milwaukee
- Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, Hubertus
- Archdiocesan Marian Shrine, 141 N. 68th Street, Milwaukee
- Schoenstatt Shrine, Waukesha
For More info See Our Jubilee Website
Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
View ASL Interpretation Here
2-23-25 - Your Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Update: The Battle of Prayer
The Struggle Is Real
We’ve heard from several of you this week that it’s been especially hard to keep showing up for your daily prayer with Scripture, or that when you get there it’s been hard to not be distracted. Some of you have been feeling discouraged or even tempted to give up–because you feel too far behind.
If you find yourself wearied by the battle, we want you to know that you are not alone. The Catechism of the Catholic Church has a whole section on The Battle of Prayer.
What you are experiencing is a normal part of growth in the spiritual life.
That's right. The reality that it's gotten harder to pray is one indication that you are growing. If you ask Jesus to help you persevere through the battle and you keep striving to show up for Him in prayer, your relationship with the Lord will be strengthened--he will strengthen you.
If you’re in that place right now, remember:
- God is looking on you as his beloved child.
- He will never give up on you, and he is always there to help you to begin again. His grace is renewed each morning so great is his faithfulness (Lam 3:22-23)
- You're not alone. We're praying for you!
- You're in good company--even the greatest Saints struggled to pray.
- Just like lifting a heavier weight will strengthen your muscles, persevering in prayer when it's hard will strengthen you.
- Showing up for prayer is your gift to God, what happens when you get there is his gift to you!
We encourage you to:
- Let go what has passed (like the days you missed praying or journaling).
- Tell Jesus "where you're at" right now.
- Ask him to forgive you for the ways you've fallen short.
- Ask him to give you the grace, the strength to begin again.
- Begin again today.
Know that we’re praying for you!
This Week in Emmaus 90
As we continue the second movement of our journey "Jesus Interprets the Scriptures" we focus on weddings and wine and how they point us to Jesus Christ the Bridegroom and giver of new wine--a symbol of life and blessing.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week we pray with scriptures about weddings & wine. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures
Our Next Formation Session
We're blessed to be joined by Fr. John Burns, a priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee who has served as a pastor and adjunct professor of theology. He received a doctorate in moral theology at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, and preaches missions and directs retreats throughout the country. Fr. Burns is the author of Lift Up Your Heart: A 10-Day Personal Retreat with St. Francis de Sales. He founded Friends of the Bridegroom, an apostolate dedicated to the renewal of the Church through the renewal of women’s religious life. Fr. Burns will help us reflect on "How do Scriptures about weddings and wine refer to Jesus?" Prepare to have your mind blown.
You don't want to miss this one! Join us live at 7pm on Thursday, February 27th, or get the recording any other time at our Formation Sessions Page.
Last Week's Formation Session
Dr. Mary Healy helped us reflect on the question: How do Scriptures about bread refer to Jesus? You can view the recording of this Session (and all our previous sessions) HERE or at the bottom of this email.
For Your Pilgrim Group
See discussion questions on p. 12 of your Guidebook. Dr. Healy also suggested the following questions:
- Do you recognize in yourself a spiritual hunger that can be satisfied by God alone?
- What are some misguided ways that you (or people in general) seek to fill that hunger?
- Why did Jesus call Himself the bread of life?
- How is He the bread of life for you?
In her talk, Dr. Healy refers to these Scripture passages
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Not by bread alone - Deuteronomy 8:3
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The bread of angels - Psalm 78:23-25
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Bread from heaven - Wisdom 16:30-21
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God’s word is bread - Isaiah 55:1-3
- God’s wisdom is bread - Proverbs 9:1-6
New to Scripture Study? Check out this Emmaus 90 BONUS Scripture Overview from Dr. Mary Healy
Lent starts in 10 days!
- If you've fallen away from our Emmaus 90 practices, now's a great time to begin again.
- As you consider what you might give up and take up, consider asking someone to join you/your Pilgrim Group for Emmaus 90 this Lent!
- We're happy to send them a printed Guidebook and welcome them to the journey.
- Our first formation session of Lent with Sr. Miriam James Heidland will be a great session for new pilgrims just getting started!
- Invite them to Register HERE
Discern Your Spiritual Gifts through Called & Gifted
At your Baptism and Confirmation, God gave you gifts that are important clues to your mission in life. Do you know yours? Join the treasure hunt through Called & Gifted.
March 8 - St. Jerome, Oconomowoc
April 5 - Catholic Community of 8, Racine
Get more info and Register
New to Emmaus 90?
2025 Jubilee Year of Hope
Did you know that the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has 5 designated pilgrimage sites for this Jubilee Year?
- The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
- Basilica of St. Josephat, Milwaukee
- Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, Hubertus
- Archdiocesan Marian Shrine, 141 N. 68th Street, Milwaukee
- Schoenstatt Shrine, Waukesha
For More info See Our Website
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
This week's story comes from the Northwoods of the Diocese of Superior:
"Our small group is unique since we are all women in the same family. To each other we are mothers, aunties, sisters, sisters-in-law, nieces, daughters, or cousins. The discussion question about committing to meditating on God’s Word like the tree in Psalm 1:3 opened up some really beautiful conversation.
Our family is from the Northwoods so forestry is part of our family culture and traditions, offering an in-depth look at how we can support each other in our Emmaus 90 journey.
Trees in a natural forest grow together in community by interconnecting root networks sharing nutrients, chloroplast cells, and environmental information along mycelium networks in the microbiome that resemble social networks.
We tell each other what we need from each other and offer help/encouragement in prayer or practical resources. Over the weeks, our family bonds are being reaffirmed with joy and honesty through the small group community we have created. Jesus is walking with all of us, and is slowly spreading through the rest of the family."
We LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
View ASL Interpretation Here
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2-20-25 - Emmaus 90 Formation Tonight with Dr. Mary Healy @ 7pm CST!
February 20: Livestream Formation Session at 7:00PM
How do Scriptures about Bread refer to Jesus?
As we continue the second movement of our journey "Jesus Interprets the Scriptures" we focus on bread.
Tonight we are so very blessed to be joined by Dr. Mary Healy. Dr. Healy is a professor of Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit and a bestselling author and intenternational speaker. She is a general editor of the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture and author of two of its volumes, The Gospel of Mark and Hebrews. Her other books include The Spiritural Gifts Handbook and Healing. She is one of the first three women to serve on the pontifical Biblical Commission and is a member of the Dicastery for Divin Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. Her website is drmaryhealy.com.
Dr. Healy will help us reflect on "How do Scriptures about bread refer to Jesus?"
Dr. Healy suggests the following questions for your pilgrim group discussions:
- Do you recognize in yourself a spiritual hunger that can be satisfied by God alone?
- What are some misguided ways that you (or people in general) seek to fill that hunger?
- Why did Jesus call Himself the bread of life?
- How is He the bread of life for you?
You do not need to have a zoom account to join.
You don't want to miss this one! Join us live at 7pm tonight, February 20th, or get the recording any other time at our Formation Sessions Page.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us to recognize how the Scriptures about bread refer to Jesus. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures.
New to Scripture Study? Check out this Emmaus 90 BONUS Scripture Overview from Dr. Mary Healy
Last Week's Formation Session
Fr. John Paul Mitchell helped us reflect on the question: How do Moses and the Prophets refer to Jesus? You can view the recording of this Session (and all our previous sessions) HERE or at the bottom of this email.
Everything you need for your Emmaus 90 journey including electronic Guidebook and Formation Sessions are available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
New to Emmaus 90?
It's not too late!
- We still have printed Guidebooks in stock.
- Ask someone to join you/your pilgrim group!
- Invite them to Register HERE
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
View ASL Interpretation Here
2-16-25 - Your Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Update: Jesus has come to fight
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God's Rescue Mission
God, in a plan of sheer goodness, created us out of love for love. He created everything good to draw us into loving communion with himself. We were created for love.
When we look around at the brokenness in our world, it's clear that something went wrong. We have an enemy who hates us. He entices us to believe the lies that God/God's way isn't good enough, that we aren't good enough, and that we would be better off if we choose something else. When we choose something other than God and His way for us, we fall into the enemy's trap. We have been captured by sin.
God loves us too much to leave us to anguish in the enemy's trap. Jesus has come to fight--to defeat--the enemy, to rescue us from his trap, and to bring us back into loving communion with God. Jesus comes to rescue us.
Jesus will not force us to receive the salvation He offers. It's as if Jesus has gotten down on one knee to propose, "I have given everything for you. Will you be Mine and will you let Me be yours?" How will you respond?
In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we get to tell Jesus we're sorry for grasping at something other than Him/His way and ask Him to come rescue us. He forgives us and gives us grace to come back into communion with Him.
As Fr. John Paul Mitchell reminds us in this week's Formation Session, every page of Scripture points to Jesus and His coming to save us. Let's let Him.
If it's been a while since you've been to confession:
Know that we're praying for you.
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This Week in Emmaus 90
As we continue the second movement of our journey "Jesus Interprets the Scriptures" we focus on bread.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us to recognize how Scriptures about bread refer to Jesus. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures
Our Next Formation Session
We're so very blessed to be joined by Dr. Mary Healy, professor of Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, bestselling author, and international speaker. She is one of the first three women ever to serve on the Pontifical Biblical Commission, and in January, Pope Francis appointed her as a consultor to the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. Dr. Healy will help us reflect on "How do Scriptures about bread refer to Jesus?"
You don't want to miss this one! Join us live at 7pm on Thursday, February 20th, or get the recording any other time at our Formation Sessions Page.
Last Week's Formation Session
Fr. John Paul Mitchell helped us reflect on the question: How do Moses and the Prophets refer to Jesus? You can view the recording of this Session (and all our previous sessions) HERE or at the bottom of this email.
For Your Pilgrim Group
Fr. John suggested the following questions for your discussion group
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The story of Sacred Scripture is our story. How does coming to see the connections between the Old and New Testaments, and God’s Providential hand in all of it, affect your sense of God’s provision and care for your life?
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St. Paul exhorts us: “Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.” (1 Cor 14:1) Although you may not be called to work mighty signs and wonders in God’s name like the prophet Moses, how might the Lord be calling you to embrace the prophetic roles of intercession and of identification with the suffering?
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How can you commit to meditating on God’s Word in the week ahead so as to become “like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither.” (Psalm 1:3)
In his talk, Fr. John refers to these Scripture Passages.
View a Bonus Q&A Video from Fr. John Here.
Download the transcript here.
New to Scripture Study? Check out this Emmaus 90 BONUS Scripture Overview from Dr. Mary Healy
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Everything you need for your Emmaus 90 journey including electronic Guidebook and Formation Sessions are available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
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It's not too late!
- We still have printed Guidebooks in stock.
- Ask someone to join you/your pilgrim group!
- Invite them to Register HERE
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Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
This week's story comes from Oak Creek:
"My husband and I have truly found spiritual inspiration during our Emmaus 90 moments together. It has been a gift to read together first thing in the morning and share our thoughts and prayers with each other... and also our adult children!
We have been randomly sharing/texting some of the beautiful Emmaus 90 daily scriptures with our kids and receiving sweet responses from them! Also the Thursday speakers have just been amazing.... soooo relatable and reflective for us to share deeper with each other our deeper desires to serve! Thank you and God's blessings to all on this glorious Emmaus 90 journey!"
We LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
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Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
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2-13-25 - Emmaus 90 Formation tonight with Fr. John Paul Mitchell @ 7pm CST!
February 13: Livestream Formation Session at 7:00PM (CST)!
How do Moses and the prophets refer to Jesus?
This week we move into the second movement of our journey "Jesus Interprets the Scriptures." On the road to Emmaus, beginning with Moses and the prophets, Jesus interpreted to them what referred to him in all the Scriptures (Luke 24:27). He retells the stories they already know and helps the disciples see them as they never have before. May the Lord help us see with new eyes and may our hearts burn within us!
Tonight, we're blessed to be joined by Fr. John Paul Mitchell. He currently serves as the Director of Propaedeutic Formation at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary and teaches Scripture at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology. He received his doctorate in biblical theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and grew up in Wauwatosa. Fr. John Paul will help us reflect on "How do Moses and the prophets refer to Jesus?"
Click HERE to join us live at 7pm!
You do not need to have a zoom account to join.
If you're having trouble viewing our live session on Zoom, please go the Archdiocese of Milwaukee YouTube Live. (Note that there can be a few minutes delay in the livestream, refresh your browser or check back in a few minutes if you don't see it.)
For Your Pilgrim Group
Fr. John Paul asks you to reflect on the following questions:
- The story of Sacred Scripture is our story. How does coming to see the connections between the Old and New Testaments, and God’s Providential hand in all of it, affect your sense of God’s provision and care for your life?
- St. Paul exhorts us: “Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.” (1 Cor 14:1) Although you may not be called to work mighty signs and wonders in God’s name like the prophet Moses, how might the Lord be calling you to embrace the prophetic roles of intercession and of identification with the suffering?
- How can you commit to meditating on God’s Word in the week ahead so as to become “like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither.” (Psalm 1:3)
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us to recognize how Moses and the prophets refer to Jesus. The Lord wants to speak to your heart through these Scriptures today. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures
Last Week's Formation Session
You can view the recording of last week's Session (and all our previous sessions) HERE or at the bottom of this email.
Last week Pete Burds helped us reflect on the question: Who am I walking with? Discipleship grows in relationship. One of the ways we most readily recognize Jesus drawing near is in and through others who are on this journey with us.
Everything you need for your Emmaus 90 journey including electronic Guidebook and Formation Sessions are available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
Pilgrim Update Email Signup
Did you purchase extra Guidebooks for others and want them to get these emails? Please invite them to follow the instructions to Sign Up For Our Weekly Pilgrim Updates Here
Still Need a Pilgrim Group?
We still have printed Guidebooks in stock. Ask the Lord for help to know who to invite, to open the door for you to invite them, and to inspire them to join you!
Registration will stay open and everyone will receive all our resources electronically immediately upon registration so that they can get started right away while they wait to receive their Guidebook in the mail.
New to Emmaus 90?
Welcome! We recommend starting with p. 3 of the Emmaus 90 Guidebook and today's Scripture passage. If you want to watch just one video (please don't feel like you need to go back to watch them all!), consider our intro video here.
We'd Love To Hear from You
Here at the start of your Emmaus 90 Journey, answering the questions on our Pre-Emmaus Survey helps some people clarify what their desires are for Emmaus 90 and what grace they want to ask of God. By completing this anonymous survey, you also help us to better understand and serve you (and pray for you) and others like you.
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
View ASL Interpretation Here
2-9-25 - Pilgrim Update: When Jesus gets in your boat
Are You Willing to Drop Your Nets?
Today's Gospel passage (Luke 5:1-11) is a favorite of mine. Have you ever noticed that the fisherman have already disembarked when Jesus gets into the boat belonging to Simon [aka Peter]?
That's right. Jesus got into Simon's boat when Simon wasn't even in it. When I imagine Simon responding to Jesus' request to take the boat out again, I see him almost roll his eyes with a resigned sigh. It's almost as if Simon is thinking, "Ok preacher, if you say so, but I know fish, and right now it's not going to happen." Then, I imagine Jesus laughing in delight seeing the fishermen utterly shocked in surprise at the catch of their life.
Jesus is not just Master of religious things. Jesus is Lord of the Universe, the God of history, the One who knows and loves you and everything that's important to you. And he wants you.
He invites you to follow him into the great adventure of helping others encounter his love, to live fully alive in confidence and freedom as his beloved.
Jesus changed the world with a couple of fishermen. (Seems like maybe they weren't even good fishermen--have you ever noticed that the Scriptures only record them catching fish when Jesus is around?)
Wanna see what he can do with you? Ask him to help you drop your nets and follow his lead.
- When has Jesus surprised you by "getting into your boat" when you weren't expecting?
- Not sure he's done that? Ask him to surprise you.
- What stops you from dropping your nets?
- Ask him for help to follow him.
We're praying for you and your pilgrim groups as you strive to live in authentic Christian Community--especially that you will let him get in your boat, surprise you, and lead you into the adventure.
This Week in Emmaus 90
This week we move into the second movement of our journey "Jesus Interprets the Scriptures." On the road to Emmaus, beginning with Moses and the prophets, Jesus interpreted to them what referred to him in all the Scriptures (Luke 24:27). He retells the stories they already know and helps the disciples see them as they never have before. May the Lord help us see with new eyes and may our hearts burn within us!
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us to recognize how Moses and the prophets refer to Jesus. The Lord wants to speak to your heart through these Scriptures today. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures
Our Next Formation Session
We're blessed to be joined by Fr. John Paul Mitchell. He currently serves as the Director of Propaedeutic Formation at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary and teaches Scripture at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology. He received his doctorate in biblical theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and grew up in Wauwatosa. Fr. John Paul will help us reflect on "How do Moses and the prophets refer to Jesus?" Join us live at 7pm on Thursday, February 13th, or get the recording any other time at our Formation Sessions Page.
Last Week's Formation Session
You can view the recording of last week's Session (and all our previous sessions) HERE or at the bottom of this email.
Last week Pete Burds helped us reflect on the question: Who am I walking with? Discipleship grows in relationship. One of the ways we most readily recognize Jesus drawing near is in and through others who are on this journey with us.
For Your Pilgrim Group
Discussion Questions for your Pilgrim Group:
- Who is someone in your life that immediately comes to mind to "walk with"?
- What might be challenging about "walking with" another person?
Pete referenced pages 138-139 from the Emmaus 90 Guidebook "Overview of Thresholds of Conversion".
See also: p. 12 of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook
Everything you need for your Emmaus 90 journey including electronic Guidebook and Formation Sessions are available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
Pilgrim Update Email Signup
Did you purchase extra Guidebooks for others and want them to get these emails? Please invite them to follow the instructions to Sign Up For Our Weekly Pilgrim Updates Here
Still Need a Pilgrim Group?
We still have printed Guidebooks in stock. Ask the Lord for help to know who to invite, to open the door for you to invite them, and to inspire them to join you!
Registration will stay open and everyone will receive all our resources electronically immediately upon registration so that they can get started right away while they wait to receive their Guidebook in the mail.
New to Emmaus 90?
Welcome! We recommend starting with p. 3 of the Emmaus 90 Guidebook and today's Scripture passage. If you want to watch just one video (please don't feel like you need to go back to watch them all!), consider our intro video here.
We'd Love To Hear from You
Here at the start of your Emmaus 90 Journey, answering the questions on our Pre-Emmaus Survey helps some people clarify what their desires are for Emmaus 90 and what grace they want to ask of God. By completing this anonymous survey, you also help us to better understand and serve you (and pray for you) and others like you.
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
This week's story comes from a pilgrim from Sheboygan County:
"I am in tears. For about a year, the Holy Spirit has been inviting me to embrace community. Pete’s formation session this week articulated, again and again, exactly what I needed to hear. The Lord's timing is so very perfect! Thank you for helping us to open our hearts to the Holy Spirit’s movement. The goodness and love of Jesus never cease to amaze me. It is consuming and overwhelming to realize how much He loves us. A love so deep that we cannot even begin to comprehend it."
We LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
View ASL Interpretation Here
2-6-25 - Emmaus 90 Formation Tonight with Peter Burds at 7pm CST!
February 6: Livestream Formation Session at 7:00PM (CST)!
Who am I walking with?
Discipleship grows in relationship. One of the ways we most readily recognize Jesus drawing near is in and through others who are on this journey with us. This week, Pete Burds will help us reflect on "Who I am walking with?" and who might God be inviting me to "walk with" on this journey. Pete serves as Chief Mission Officer for NET Ministries, overseeing missionary formation, training, and programming, as well as YDisciple and leadership development.
He suggests the following questions for your Pilgrim Group discussion:
- Who is someone in your life that immediately comes to mind to "walk with"?
- What might be challenging about "walking with" another person?
Also see: p. 12 of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook
You do not need to have a zoom account to join.
If you're having trouble viewing our live session on Zoom, please go the Archdiocese of Milwaukee YouTube Live. (Note that there can be a few minutes delay in the livestream, refresh your browser or check back in a few minutes if you don't see it.)
This Week in Emmaus 90
This week we continue to focus on Jesus drawing near, and we seek to recognize the ways he draws close through others and invites us to walk with others.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us to converse with the Lord about how we can recognize him drawing close and speaking to us. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures
Last Week's Formation Session
You can view the recording of last week's Session (and all our previous sessions) HERE or at the bottom of this email.
Everything you need for your Emmaus 90 journey including electronic Guidebook and Formation Sessions are available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
Still Need a Pilgrim Group?
We still have printed Guidebooks in stock. Ask the Lord for help to know who to invite, to open the door for you to invite them, and to inspire them to join you!
Registration will stay open and everyone will receive all our resources electronically immediately upon registration so that they can get started right away while they wait to receive their Guidebook in the mail.
New to Emmaus 90?
Welcome! We're so glad you've joined us! Please let the Lord guide your journey and do not feel pressure to go back to catch up. Start fresh today! We recommend starting with p. 3 of the Emmaus 90 Guidebook and today's Scripture passage. If you want to watch just one video (please don't feel like you need to go back to watch them all!), consider our intro video here.
We'd Love To Hear from You
Here at the start of your Emmaus 90 Journey, we'd love to hear about your hopes for Emmaus 90 and a little bit about how you're doing right now. Answering the questions helps some people clarify what their desires are for Emmaus 90 and what grace they want to ask of God. By completing this anonymous survey, you also help us to better understand and serve you (and pray for you) and others like you.
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
Pilgrim Update Email Signup
Did you purchase extra Guidebooks for others and want them to get these emails? Please invite them to follow the instructions to Sign Up For Our Weekly Pilgrim Updates Here
Know of our prayers for you!
God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
ASL Interpretation Click HERE
2-2-25 Pilgrim Update: Blessed Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Blessed Feast of the Presentation of the Lord!
As we continue to strive to recognize Jesus drawing near, there is much to learn from today's Gospel story of the Presentation of our Lord:
- We learn that Jesus comes in humility and simplicity - in this case, as a baby with his family
- We learn from Simeon that a key to recognizing him is striving to live a faithful life, waiting, watching, and listening for the movements of the Holy Spirit
- We learn from both Simeon and Anna that encountering Jesus leads to giving thanks and sharing the good news with others.
We're so proud of you for seeking the Lord drawing near in humility and simplicity through your daily prayer with Scripture and in the Examen of your daily life. We're praying for you that you grow in your ability to recognize all the ways Jesus speaks to you and to share the good news with those around you.
We feel honored to be a part of this beautiful community of Emmaus 90 pilgrims of hope striving to grow in relationship with our Lord. Thank you for walking with us!
This Week in Emmaus 90
This week we continue to focus on Jesus drawing near, and we seek to recognize the ways he draws close and speaks to us through community.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us to converse with the Lord about how we can recognize him drawing close in community. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures
Our Next Formation Session
We're blessed to be joined by Pete Burds who serves as Chief Mission Officer for NET Ministries, overseeing missionary formation, training, and programming, as well as YDisciple and leadership development. Pete will help us reflect on "Who I am Walking With?" Join us live at 7pm on Thursday, February 6th, or get the recording any other time at our Formation Sessions Page.
Last Week's Formation Session
You can view the recording of last week's Session (and all our previous sessions) HERE or at the bottom of this email.
Last week Fr. James Kubicki, SJ helped us reflect on the question: How do I Recognize Jesus Drawing Near? Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24, when we feel worry and discouragement, we can turn to “fix our eyes on Jesus.” Your daily prayer with Scripture and Examen help you to recognize Him revealing himself with you in the midst of your daily life.
For Your Pilgrim Group
Discussion Questions for your Pilgrim Group:
1. What are some obstacles to my meeting and recognizing Jesus in my daily life?
2. What does Jesus' interaction with the disciples teach me about how to walk with others on their faith journey?
See also: p. 12 of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook
Everything you need for your Emmaus 90 journey including electronic Guidebook and Formation Sessions are available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
Pilgrim Update Email Signup
Did you purchase extra Guidebooks for others and want them to get these emails? Please invite them to follow the instructions to Sign Up For Our Weekly Pilgrim Updates Here
Still Need a Pilgrim Group?
We still have printed Guidebooks in stock. Ask the Lord for help to know who to invite, to open the door for you to invite them, and to inspire them to join you!
Registration will stay open and everyone will receive all our resources electronically immediately upon registration so that they can get started right away while they wait to receive their Guidebook in the mail.
New to Emmaus 90?
Welcome! We're so glad you've joined us! Please let the Lord guide your journey and do not feel pressure to go back to catch up. Start fresh today! We recommend starting with p. 3 of the Emmaus 90 Guidebook and today's Scripture passage. If you want to watch just one video (please don't feel like you need to go back to watch them all!), consider our intro video here.
We'd Love To Hear from You
Here at the start of your Emmaus 90 Journey, we'd love to hear about your hopes for Emmaus 90 and a little bit about how you're doing right now. Answering the questions helps some people clarify what their desires are for Emmaus 90 and what grace they want to ask of God. By completing this anonymous survey, you also help us to better understand and serve you (and pray for you) and others like you.
Pre-Emmaus 90 Survey
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
This week's story comes from a pilgrim from the Basilica of St. Josaphat:
"I began Emmaus 90 last year as a help in getting myself spiritually ready for the Eucharistic Congress, but it turned into so much more. I found myself excited for my prayer time, and found delving into scripture to be so satisfying. Also, being a relative newcomer to Milwaukee, I found some opportunity in listening to some of the more local speakers. It is truly a blessing, and I appreciate the Archdiocese coordinating it!"
We LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
View ASL Interpretation Here
1-30-25 Emmaus 90 Formation Session tonight with Fr. James Kubicki
January 30: Livestream Formation Session at 7:00PM (CST)!
How Do I Recognize Him?
In all places and at all times God draws near to us (Catechism 1), so how do we recognize him? And, what does that mean for you? for your life? Tonight, Fr. James Kubicki, SJ, helps us to explore these important questions.
Fr. Kubicki suggests the following questions for your Pilgrim Group this week:
- What are some obstacles to my meeting and recognizing Jesus in my daily life?
- What does Jesus' interaction with the disciples teach me about how to walk with others on their faith journey?
You do not need to have a zoom account to join.
If you're having trouble viewing our live session on Zoom, please go the Archdiocese of Milwaukee YouTube Live. (Note that there can be a few minutes delay in the livestream, refresh your browser or check back in a few minutes if you don't see it.)
This Week in Emmaus 90
This week we continue to focus on Jesus drawing near, and we seek to recognize the ways he draws close to us and converses with us along the way.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us to converse with the Lord about how we can recognize him drawing close and speaking to us. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures
Last Week's Formation Session
You can view the recording of last week's Session (and all our previous sessions) HERE or at the bottom of this email.
Last week Sr. M. Karolyn Nunes helped us with our Emmaus 90 practice: "Why Does Jesus Draw Near" by speaking on "How to put the conditions in our lives to recognize and have conversation with Jesus along the way."
Sr. Karolyn invited our Pilgrim Groups to discuss the questions:
- What can I do on a daily basis to notice when and how Jesus draws near?
- What holds me back from telling Jesus "all the things"?
- How can I practice more radical honesty with Jesus?
Sr. Karolyn references:
Sr. Karolyn will be in Milwaukee on April 5 speaking for a young adult women's Bethany Brunch. Learn more about Bethany House & Bethany Brunches
Pilgrim Update Email Signup
Did you purchase extra Guidebooks for others and want them to get these emails? Please invite them to follow the instructions to Sign Up For Our Weekly Pilgrim Updates Here
For Your Pilgrim Group
Your Weekly Pilgrim Group
As you help each other along our journey, see Discussion Questions for your Pilgrim Group on p.12 of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook. In addition to these questions, our speakers give you 1-3 questions to discuss related to their formation session. Find their questions below the Formation Session recording on our Formation Sessions Page or in your weekly Pilgrim Update email.
Just Getting Started?
View our Your Pilgrim Group intro video. There are also resources for how to build a strong Pilgrim Group in your Emmaus 90 Guidebook on p. 10-11. Those who only have the Christmas Edition can find the Guidebook PDF on the Pilgrim Page (or sign up today at archmil.org/emmaus-90 to receive your Guidebook by mail).
Still Need a Pilgrim Group?
It's not too late to ask someone to join our 90-day countdown to Easter. We still have printed Guidebooks in stock.
Registration will stay open and everyone will receive all our resources electronically immediately upon registration so that they can get started right away while they wait to receive their Guidebook in the mail.
New to Emmaus 90?
Welcome! We're so glad you've joined us! Please let the Lord guide your journey and do not feel pressure to go back to catch up. Start fresh today! We recommend starting with p. 3 of the Emmaus 90 Guidebook and today's Scripture passage. If you want to watch just one video (please don't feel like you need to go back to watch them all!), consider our intro video here.
We'd Love To Hear from You
Here at the start of your Emmaus 90 Journey, we'd love to hear about your hopes for Emmaus 90 and a little bit about how you're doing right now. Answering the questions helps some people clarify what their desires are for Emmaus 90 and what grace they want to pray for. By completing this anonymous survey, you also help us to better understand and serve you (and pray for you) and others like you.
Pre-Emmaus 90 Survey
Emmaus 90 Story
Each Sunday, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
Pilgrim Update Email Signup
Did you purchase extra Guidebooks for others and want them to get these emails? Please invite them to follow the instructions to Sign Up For Our Weekly Pilgrim Updates Here
Know of our prayers for you!
God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
Emmaus 90 Guidebook
Daily Scriptures links to passages in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language
ASL Interpretation Click HERE
1-26-25 Blessed Sunday of the Word of God!
Blessed Sunday of the Word of God!
The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (that's today) is dedicated to celebrating, studying, and sharing the Word of God.
Fun Fact: Pope Francis established the Sunday of the Word of God in 2019 in his Apostolic Letter “Aperuit illis.” This Latin title (which is also the first line) is Luke 24:45, "he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures." Pope Francis encourages all of us to enter into regular conversation with God through the Scriptures--as an Emmaus 90 pilgrim striving to pray with Scripture daily, you're already there!
Studies show that most Americans have given up their New Years' Resolutions by now. We're praying for you that in your daily prayer, study, and sharing the Word of God in your Pilgrim Groups, God will open your mind to understand the Scriptures and the ways that he is speaking to you personally through them.
We feel honored to get to be with you on this journey.
Everything you need for your Emmaus 90 journey including electronic Guidebook and Formation Sessions are available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
This Week in Emmaus 90
This week we continue to focus on Jesus drawing near, and we seek to recognize the ways he draws close to us and converses with us along the way.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us to converse with the Lord about how we can recognize him drawing close and speaking to us. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures
Our Next Formation Session
We're blessed to be joined by Fr. James Kubicki, SJ, spiritual director at St. Francis de Sales Seminary, who will help us to reflect on "How do I recognize him?" Join us live at 7pm on Thursday, January 30, or get the recording any other time at our Formation Sessions Page.
Last Week's Formation Session
You can view the recording of last week's Session (and all our previous sessions) HERE or at the bottom of this email.
Last week Sr. M. Karolyn Nunes helped us with our Emmaus 90 practice: "Why Does Jesus Draw Near" by speaking on "How to put the conditions in our lives to recognize and have conversation with Jesus along the way."
Sr. Karolyn invited our Pilgrim Groups to discuss the following questions:
- What can I do on a daily basis to notice when and how Jesus draws near?
- What holds me back from telling Jesus "all the things"?
- How can I practice more radical honesty with Jesus?
Sr. Karolyn references:
Sr. Karolyn will be in Milwaukee on April 5 speaking for a young adult women's Bethany Brunch. Learn more about Bethany House & Bethany Brunches
Pilgrim Update Email Signup
Did you purchase extra Guidebooks for others and want them to get these emails? Please invite them to follow the instructions to Sign Up For Our Weekly Pilgrim Updates Here
For Your Pilgrim Group
Your Weekly Pilgrim Group
As you help each other along our journey, see Discussion Questions for your Pilgrim Group on p.12 of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook. In addition to these questions, our speakers give you 1-3 questions to discuss related to their formation session. Find their questions below the Formation Session recording on our Formation Sessions Page or in your weekly Pilgrim Update email.
Just Getting Started?
View Your Pilgrim Group intro video. There are also resources for how to build a strong Pilgrim Group in your Emmaus 90 Guidebook on p. 10-11. Those who only have the Christmas Edition can find the Guidebook PDF on the Pilgrim Page (or sign up today at archmil.org/emmaus-90 to receive your Guidebook by mail).
Still Need a Pilgrim Group?
We still have printed Guidebooks in stock. Ask the Lord for help to know who to invite, to open the door for you to invite them, and to inspire them to join you!
Registration will stay open and everyone will receive all our resources electronically immediately upon registration so that they can get started right away while they wait to receive their Guidebook in the mail.
New to Emmaus 90?
Welcome! We're so glad you've joined us! We recommend starting with p. 3 of the Emmaus 90 Guidebook and today's Scripture passage (today's Sunday Mass Reading). If you want to watch just one video (please don't feel like you need to go back to watch them all!), consider our intro video here.
We'd Love To Hear from You
Here at the start of your Emmaus 90 Journey, we'd love to hear about your hopes for Emmaus 90 and a little bit about how you're doing right now. Answering the questions helps some people clarify what their desires are for Emmaus 90 and what grace they want to ask of God. By completing this anonymous survey, you also help us to better understand and serve you (and pray for you) and others like you.
Pre-Emmaus 90 Survey
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
This week's story comes from anonymous pilgrim:
I just wanted to say THANK YOU for Emmaus 90. It has changed the way I pray. It has filled me with love and joy. I've also learned so much.
We LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
View ASL Interpretation Here
1-23-25 Emmaus 90 Formation tonight with Sr. M. Karolyn Nunes
January 23: Livestream Formation Session at 7:00PM (CST)!
Jesus Draws Near
But, why though? And, what does that mean for you? for your life? Tonight, Sr. M. Karolyn Nunes, Vocation Director with Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George helps us to explore these important questions as she leads our Formation Session: "Why Does Jesus Draw Near?"
Sr. Karolyn will be referencing the following in her talk:
Her Questions for your Pilgrim Group this week are:
- What can I do on a daily basis to notice when and how Jesus draws near?
- What holds me back from telling Jesus “all the things”?
- How can I practice more radical honesty with Jesus?
You do not need to have a zoom account to join.
If you're having trouble viewing our live session on Zoom, please go the Archdiocese of Milwaukee YouTube Live. (Note that there can be a few minutes delay in the livestream, refresh your browser or check back in a few minutes if you don't see it.)
If you're just starting out
Welcome! We're so glad you've joined us! Please let the Lord guide your journey and do not feel pressure to go back to catch up. Start fresh today! We recommend starting with p. 3 of the Emmaus 90 Guidebook and today's Scripture passage. If you want to watch just one short video (please don't feel like you need to go back to watch them all!), consider our intro video here.
This Week in Emmaus 90
This week we begin our 90-day countdown to Easter (on Monday, January 20). Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we seek to make sense of what's happening in our life as Jesus draws close to us. In the next 3 weeks, we focus on striving to recognize him, reflect on why he comes to draw near to us, and converse with him along the way.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us to converse with the Lord about why he draws near to us. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures
Last Week's Formation Session
You can view the recording of last week's Session (and all our previous sessions) HERE or at the bottom of this email.
Last week André Lesperance helped us with our Emmaus 90 practice: "Live Sunday's well" by speaking on "What's the Gift of Sunday for your Journey?"
He invited our Pilgrim Groups to discuss the questions:
- What is one thing you feel drawn to stop doing on the Lord’s Day? What preparation will it take to make this a reality?
- What is one thing you feel drawn to do more of on the Lord’s Day? What preparation will it take to make this a reality?
He also referenced:
- The Catechism paragraphs: 2184, 2185, and 2186
- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee's Resource: "Living the Gift of Sunday"
- This video from Take Back Your Time
If you Missed Last Week's Installation Events
View recordings of the Solemn Evening Prayer & Vigil of Welcome and Installation Mass for Archbishop Jeffrey Grob
For Your Pilgrim Group
Your Weekly Pilgrim Group
As you help each other along our journey, see Discussion Questions for your Pilgrim Group on p.12 of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook. In addition to these questions, our speakers give you 1-3 questions to discuss related to their formation session. Find their questions below the Formation Session recording on our Formation Sessions Page or in your weekly Pilgrim Update email.
Just Getting Started?
View our Your Pilgrim Group intro video. There are also resources for how to build a strong Pilgrim Group in your Emmaus 90 Guidebook on p. 10-11. Those who only have the Christmas Edition can find the Guidebook PDF on the Pilgrim Page (or sign up today at archmil.org/emmaus-90 to receive your Guidebook by mail).
Still Need a Pilgrim Group?
It's not too late to ask someone to join our 90-day countdown to Easter. We still have printed Guidebooks in stock.
Invite them to Register HERE
Registration will stay open and everyone will receive all our resources electronically immediately upon registration so that they can get started right away while they wait to receive their Guidebook in the mail.
Everything you need for your Emmaus 90 journey including your Guidebook and Formation Sessions is available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
We'd Love To Hear from You
Here at the start of your Emmaus 90 Journey, we'd love to hear about your hopes for Emmaus 90 and a little bit about how you're doing right now. Answering the questions helps some people clarify what their desires are for Emmaus 90 and what grace they want to pray for. By completing this anonymous survey, you also help us to better understand and serve you (and pray for you) and others like you.
Pre-Emmaus 90 Survey
Pilgrim Update Email Signup
Did you purchase extra Guidebooks for others and want them to get these emails? Please invite them to follow the instructions to Sign Up For Our Weekly Pilgrim Updates Here
Emmaus 90 Story
Each Sunday, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
Know of our prayers for you!
God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
ASL Interpretation Click HERE
1-19-25 Pilgrim Update: Let the 90-Day Countdown Begin!
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90 Days to Easter
We pause today, 90 Days before Easter, to take stock:
How has it been going?
What do you desire?
Ask Jesus for this grace, and ask him to help you to start fresh.
If you've been on this journey
Page 46 of your Christmas Edition offers a helpful tool for looking backward, inward, upward, and forward in hope (as Thursday's Formation Session speaker suggested).
Today is our last day in the Christmas Edition. Tomorrow, we start the Emmaus 90 Guidebook! This is an excellent opportunity to refocus our efforts, and begin again.
If you're just starting out
Welcome! We're so glad you've joined us! We recommend starting with p. 3 of the Emmaus 90 Guidebook and today's Scripture passage (today's Sunday Mass 1st Reading). If you want to watch just one video (please don't feel like you need to go back to watch them all!), consider our intro video here.
(Extra)Ordinary Time
Entering into the liturgical season of Ordinary Time reminds us that growth in the Christian life is not only found in special seasons, but in everyday life. Every day offers the opportunity to live in friendship with God, learn to recognize Jesus drawing near, and grow as an intentional disciple seeking to live the mission--the adventure--to which he invites you.
What a joy to be on this pilgrimage of hope with you! Invite a friend to join us, and 'come further up, come further in!'
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Everything you need for your Emmaus 90 journey including electronic Guidebook and Formation Sessions are available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
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This Week in Emmaus 90
This week we begin our 90-day countdown to Easter (on Monday, January 20). Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we seek to make sense of what's happening in our life and Jesus draws close to us. In the next 3 weeks, we focus on striving to recognize him and reflect on why he comes to draw near to us.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us to converse with the Lord about why he draws near to us. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures
Our Next Formation Session
We're blessed to be joined by Sr. Mary Karolyn Nunes who will help us to reflect on "Why does Jesus Draw Near?" Join us live at 7pm on Thursday, January 23, or get the recording any other time at our Formation Sessions Page.
Last Week's Formation Session
You can view the recording of last week's Session (and all our previous sessions) HERE or at the bottom of this email.
Last week André Lesperance helped us with our Emmaus 90 practice: "Live Sunday's well" by speaking on "What's the Gift of Sunday for your Journey?"
He invited our Pilgrim Groups to discuss the questions:
1. What is one thing you feel drawn to stop doing on the Lord’s Day? What preparation will it take to make this a reality?
2. What is one thing you feel drawn to do more of on the Lord’s Day? What preparation will it take to make this a reality?
He also referenced:
- The Catechism paragraphs: 2184, 2185, and 2186
- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee's Resource: "Living the Gift of Sunday"
- This video from Take Back Your Time
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For Your Pilgrim Group
Your Weekly Pilgrim Group
As you help each other along our journey, see Discussion Questions for your Pilgrim Group on p.9 of your Christmas Edition or p.12 of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook. In addition to these questions, our speakers give you 1-3 questions to discuss related to their formation session. Find their questions below the Formation Session recording on our Formation Sessions Page or in your weekly Sunday Pilgrim Update email.
Just Getting Started?
View Your Pilgrim Group intro video. There are also resources for how to build a strong Pilgrim Group in your Emmaus 90 Guidebook on p. 10-11. Those who only have the Christmas Edition can find the Guidebook PDF on the Pilgrim Page (or sign up today at archmil.org/emmaus-90 to receive your Guidebook by mail).
Still Need a Pilgrim Group?
This is a great time to ask someone to join you for the 90-day countdown to Easter starting tomorrow, January 20. We still have printed Guidebooks in stock. Ask the Lord for help to know who to invite, to open the door for you to invite them, and to inspire them to join you!
Invite them to Register HERE
Registration will stay open and everyone will receive all our resources electronically immediately upon registration so that they can get started right away while they wait to receive their Guidebook in the mail.
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Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
This week's story comes from anonymous pilgrim:
I've been so stressed and pushing so hard, that I've been disconnected from people I love and my own feelings. I realized this morning that I've been acting like I have to get it together for God to love me and speak to me, like I'm stuck and out of luck because I can't focus enough. Today's prayer and Scripture (Isaiah 62) helped me to remember that he delights in me, even now. Even if I can't get it together, he doesn't give up on me. He will be with me, even in this. I'm so thankful.
We LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
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We'd Love To Hear from You
Here at the start of your Emmaus 90 Journey, we'd love to hear about your hopes for Emmaus 90 and a little bit about how you're doing right now. Answering the questions helps some people clarify what their desires are for Emmaus 90 and what grace they want to ask of God. By completing this anonymous survey, you also help us to better understand and serve you (and pray for you) and others like you.
Pre-Emmaus 90 Survey
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Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
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1-16-2025 Emmaus 90 Formation Session Tonight with Andre Lesprance
January 16: Livestream Formation Session at 7:00PM (CST)!
"What's the Gift of Sunday for your Journey?"
Tonight, at 7pm CST we are blessed to be joined by André Lesperance , Senior Content Creator and Ministry Consultant, with the Evangelical Catholic who will lead our Formation Session: "What's the Gift of Sunday for your Journey?" One of our Emmaus 90 Practices is to “Live Sunday Well,” that is, to strive to make space on Sundays for prayer, family, friends, rest and healthy leisure. How does that work in the midst of our busy lives? Come tonight for practical tips on what it could look like for you.
Click this Formation Session Page link to join us live at 7pm CST! You do not need to have a zoom account to join.
If you're having trouble viewing our live session on Zoom, please go the Archdiocese of Milwaukee YouTube Live. (Note that there can be a few minutes delay in the livestream, refresh your browser or check back in a few minutes if you don't see it.)
This Week in Emmaus 90
This is our final week of preparation before we start the 90-day countdown to Easter (on January 20). We strive to live authentic Christian community and to encourage others to join us. We also begin to reflect on how living Sundays well can help us along our way.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us to reflect on how to live Sundays well, living the gift of Sunday and sabbath rest. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Christmas Edition or Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures
Last Week's Formation Session
You can view the recording of last week's Session with Vincent Noth, Executive Director of Kinship Community Food Center, on "Who's with you?" HERE
If you enjoyed this session, you might also like LAST YEAR'S FORMATION SESSION with Vincent Noth and Samantha Vosters
If you Missed This Week's Installation Events
View recordings of the Solemn Evening Prayer & Vigil of Welcome and Installation Mass for Archbishop Jeffrey Grob
For Your Pilgrim Group
Your Weekly Pilgrim Group
Know that we're praying for you as your pilgrim group members help each other along our journey. See Discussion Questions for your Pilgrim Group on p.9 of your Christmas Edition or p.12 of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook. In addition to these discussion questions, our speaker will give you 1-3 questions to discuss related to the formation session. Find these questions below the Formation Session recording on our Formation Sessions Page or in your Sunday Pilgrim Update email.
Just Getting Started?
View our Your Pilgrim Group intro video. There are also resources for how to build a strong Pilgrim Group in your Emmaus 90 Guidebook on p. 10-11. Those who only have the Christmas Edition can find the Guidebook PDF on the Pilgrim Page (or sign up today at archmil.org/emmaus-90 to receive your Guidebook by mail).
Still Need a Pilgrim Group?
This is a great time to ask someone to join you for the 90-day countdown to Easter starting January 20. We still have printed Guidebooks in stock. Ask the Lord for help to know who to invite, to open the door for you to invite them before Jan 20, and to inspire them to join you!
Invite them to join you on this Emmaus 90 journey. Encourage them to Register HERE
Christmas Editions are out of stock, but we have plenty of Emmaus 90 Guidebooks remaining for those who have not yet registered. Registration will stay open and every registrant will receive all our resources electronically so they can get started right away while we get their Guidebook in the mail. Registered participants are welcome to print their own Christmas Edition if they start before January 20. Thank you for understanding the logistical limits of our printing and mailing.
Did you purchase extra Guidebooks for others and want them to get these emails? Please invite them to follow the instructions to Sign Up For Our Weekly Pilgrim Updates Here.
Everything you will need for your Emmaus 90 journey including your Guidebook and Formation Sessions is available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
We'd Love To Hear from You
Here at the start of your Emmaus 90 Journey, we'd love to hear about your hopes for Emmaus 90 and a little bit about how you're doing right now. Answering the questions helps some people clarify what their desires are for Emmaus 90 and what grace they want to pray for. By completing this anonymous survey, you also help us to better understand and serve you (and pray for you) and others like you.
Pre-Emmaus 90 Survey
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
Know of our prayers for you!
God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
1-12-25 Pilgrim Update: Blessed Baptism of the Lord!
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Blessed Baptism of the Lord!
As we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus, we remember with gratitude that Jesus opened the waters of baptism for us, so that, through our baptism we could become beloved sons and daughters of God.
One way to celebrate the Baptism of the Lord can be to pray through the promises you made (or that your parents made for you) at your Baptism. Here's a
BONUS: 1% Prayer with the Baptism of the Lord
Pray with the whole reflection on Jesus' Baptism from the gospel of Matthew, or just skip ahead to minute 16:18 to hear Fr. Jordan Berghouse lead us through a renewal of our Baptismal Promises.
Today's feast brings the liturgical season of Christmas to a close, and tomorrow begins the first week of Ordinary Time. "Ordinary Time is a time for growth and maturation"* What a joy to start this season with all of you as we strive to grow in deeper discipleship and invite others to do the same!
May we live all our daily practices with extraordinary love and hope!
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You're Invited to This Week's Installation Events
Join us by Livestream for Solemn Evening Prayer & Vigil of Welcome for Archbishop-Designate Jeffrey Grob on Monday, January 13 at 6pm and his Installation as Archbishop of Milwaukee on Tuesday, January 14 at 1:30pm. View Live HERE
(Note that in-person events are ticketed events and are filled to capacity--please join us by livestream)
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This Week in Emmaus 90
This is our final week of preparation before we start the 90-day countdown to Easter (on January 20). We strive to live authentic Christian community and to encourage others to join us. We also begin to reflect on how living Sundays well can help us along our way.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us to reflect on how to live Sundays well, living the gift of Sunday and sabbath rest. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Christmas Edition or Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures
Our Next Formation Session
We're blessed to be joined by André Lesperance who will help us to reflect on "What's the gift of Sunday for your journey?" Join us live at 7pm on Thursday January 16, or any other time for the recording at our Formation Sessions Page.
Last Week's Formation Session
You can view the recording of last week's Session with Vincent Noth, Executive Director of Kinship Community Food Center, on "Who's with you?" HERE Or at the bottom of this email. He invited our Pilgrim Groups to discuss the questions:
1) Share a time in your life when you were in a place of vulnerability and someone loved and received you. How did this impact your spiritual growth?
2) Share a time in your life when someone recognized gifts you possessed or a need you had and committed themselves to caring and developing you.
3) Give an example of someone in your life who has held you accountable or spoken the truth to you in love.
If you enjoyed Vincent's session, you might also like LAST YEAR'S FORMATION SESSION with Vincent Noth and Samantha Vosters
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Everything you need for your Emmaus 90 journey including your Guidebook and Formation Sessions is available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
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How's Your Pilgrim Group?
Just getting started?
View our Your Pilgrim Group intro video. There are also resources for how to build a strong Pilgrim Group in your Emmaus 90 Guidebook on p. 10-11 ENGLISH (SPANISH p.11-13). Those who only have the Christmas Edition can find the Guidebook PDF on the Pilgrim Page (or sign up today at archmil.org/emmaus-90 to receive your Guidebook by mail).
Still Need a Pilgrim Group?
It's not too late to invite friends or family to join you! January 20 is a great time for people to start the Emmaus 90 journey, as it begins our 90-day countdown to Easter. We encourage you to invite someone to join you this week!
Ask the Lord to help you to identify:
- Who would you like to be with you on this journey into deeper relationship with God?
- Who would you like to help you along the way?
- Who is someone who loves you and encourages you?
- Who is someone you'd like to "grow up to be like" spiritually?
- Who would you like to encourage to grow in their faith?
- Who do you wish knew that God loved them and is with them?
- Who do you know is hungry to grow?
- Who is searching for something more?
Invite them to join you on this Emmaus 90 journey this week. Encourage them to Register HERE BY January 14 (That's end of day Tuesday).
Those who register by January 14, receive the Guidebook by mail before January 20 (when the 90-day countdown to Easter begins). Registration will stay open after January 14 and they will receive all our resources electronically, but we cannot guarantee that they will receive a printed Guidebook.
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We'd Love To Hear from You
Here at the start of your Emmaus 90 Journey, we'd love to hear about your hopes for Emmaus 90 and a little bit about how you're doing right now. Answering the questions helps some people clarify what their desires are for Emmaus 90 and what grace they want to ask of God. By completing this anonymous survey, you also help us to better understand and serve you (and pray for you) and others like you.
Pre-Emmaus 90 Survey
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Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
This week's stories come from anonymous pilgrims' Pre-Emmaus Surveys:
"A family member signed up for Emmaus 90 right away, but I wasn't sure if I could commit for 90 days. At the last minute, I decided to join her. The reassurances in the Christmas Edition were helpful. I do not have to be perfect and can simply try. If I fail, I can try again."
"The readings and prayer routine have been great, as well as the formation sessions. Looking forward to seeing where this goes from here."
We LOVE these! Thank you so much for sharing!
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
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Know of our love and prayers for you! Please keep Archbishop-Designate Jeffrey Grob and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee in your prayers during this week of Installation festivities.
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
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1-9-25 Livestream Formation Session at 7pm CST Tonight
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This Week in Emmaus 90
Like the magi, we search diligently for Jesus who has been born for us. As the magi accompanied each other in their search, we consider more deeply who is with us and how we can help each other on this journey.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures continue to help us share our desires with God and also begin to understand God's desires for us. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Christmas Edition or Guidebook with these
Daily Scriptures.
Our Next Formation Session
We're so blessed to be with André Lesperance, Senior Content Creator and Ministry Consultant for The Evangelical Catholic, with us live to speak on "What's the gift of Sunday for your journey?" Join us live at 7pm on Thursday January 16, or any other time for the recording. Formation Sessions Page
Last Week's Formation Session
You can view the recording of last week's Session with Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, “What does God desire? (Hint: It's you)” on our Formation Sessions Page at the link here. Or at the bottom of this email. He invited our Pilgrim Groups to discuss the question: "Where/how have you seen God?"
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Ready to Get Started with Your Pilgrim Group?
View our Your Pilgrim Group intro video. There are also resources for how to build a strong Pilgrim Group in your Emmaus 90 Guidebook on p. 10-11. Those who only have the Christmas Edition can find the Guidebook PDF on the Pilgrim Page (or sign up today at archmil.org/emmaus-90 to receive your Guidebook by mail).
Still Need a Pilgrim Group?
It's not too late to invite friends or family to join you! Ask the Lord to help you to identify:
- Who would you like to be with you on this journey into deeper relationship with God?
- Who would you like to help you along the way?
- Who is someone who loves you and encourages you?
- Who is someone you'd like to "grow up to be like" spiritually?
- Who would you like to encourage to grow in their faith?
- Who do you wish knew that God loved them and is with them?
- Who do you know is hungry to grow?
- Who is searching for something more?
Invite them to join you on this Emmaus 90 journey. Encourage them to Register HERE
We sold out of Christmas Editions, but have plenty of Emmaus 90 Guidebooks remaining for those who have not yet registered. Registration will stay open and every registrant will receive all our resources electronically. Registered participants are welcome to print their own Christmas Edition if they start before January 20. Thank you for understanding the logistical limits of our printing and mailing.
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Everything you will need for your Emmaus 90 journey including your Guidebook and Formation Sessions is available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
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We'd Love To Hear from You
Here at the start of your Emmaus 90 Journey, we'd love to hear about your hopes for Emmaus 90 and a little bit about how you're doing right now. Answering the questions helps some people clarify what their desires are for Emmaus 90 and what grace they want to pray for. By completing this anonymous survey, you also help us to better understand and serve you (and pray for you) and others like you.
Pre-Emmaus 90 Survey
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Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
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Know of our prayers for you! Please keep all the Emmaus 90 Pilgrims and the 3,000+ who received the Emmaus 90 Christmas Editions at Christmas Masses in your prayers.
God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
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1-5-25 Pilgrim Update: Blessed Epiphany of the Lord!
Blessed Epiphany of the Lord!
There's something about the magi that captures our imagination. They were watching, searching the skies, and they noticed the sign. They searched for the truth, for what it meant. Then, they travelled (who knows how far) without knowing for sure what they would find, or if they would find anything at all. They even had the humility to stop and ask for directions.
In response to their searching and desire, God gave them an encounter with the Child Jesus, come to save the world and draw us all into the love of the Trinity. And when they saw him, they fell on their faces in homage--a public acknowledgement of respect and paying allegiance.
What models of hope and faith the magi are for us! And what friends they must have become while encouraging each other along what must have been one of the most epic road trips ever!
May God help us all to journey together so well. And may we grow together as pilgrims of hope seeking Jesus in this Jubilee year!
This Week in Emmaus 90
Like the magi, we search diligently for Jesus who has been born for us. As the magi accompanied each other in their search, we consider more deeply who is with us and how we can help each other on this journey.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures continue to focus on God's great love and desire for us, and then shift into wisdom for how to live in Christian community with those who are with us in this journey. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Christmas Edition with these Daily Scriptures
Our Next Formation Session
We're blessed to be joined by Vincent Noth, Executive Director of Kinship Community Food Center, who will lead our Formation Session on the question "Who's with you?" Disciples grow in community. This session will explore key ingredients for walking together in true Christian community and helping each other to grow.
Join us live at 7pm on Thursday January 2, or any other time for the recording: Formation Sessions Page
Last Week's Formation Session
You can view the recording of last week's Session with Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, “What does God desire? (Hint: It's you)” on our Formation Sessions Page at the link here. Or at the bottom of this email. He invited our Pilgrim Groups to discuss the question: "Where/how have you seen God?"
Everything you need for your Emmaus 90 journey including your Guidebook and Formation Sessions is available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
Ready to Get Started with Your Pilgrim Group?
View our Your Pilgrim Group intro video. There are also resources for how to build a strong Pilgrim Group in your Emmaus 90 Guidebook on p. 10-11 ENGLISH (SPANISH p.11-13). Those who only have the Christmas Edition can find the Guidebook PDF on the Pilgrim Page (or sign up today at archmil.org/emmaus-90 to receive your Guidebook by mail).
Still Need a Pilgrim Group?
It's not too late to invite friends or family to join you! Ask the Lord to help you to identify:
- Who would you like to be with you on this journey into deeper relationship with God?
- Who would you like to help you along the way?
- Who is someone who loves you and encourages you?
- Who is someone you'd like to "grow up to be like" spiritually?
- Who would you like to encourage to grow in their faith?
- Who do you wish knew that God loved them and is with them?
- Who do you know is hungry to grow?
- Who is searching for something more?
Invite them to join you on this Emmaus 90 journey. Encourage them to Register HERE BEFORE January 6 (That is by 8am tomorrow!).
Those who register by January 6, receive the Guidebook by mail before January 20 (when the 90-day countdown to Easter begins). Registration will stay open after January 6 and they will receive all our resources electronically, but we cannot guarantee that they will receive a printed Guidebook.
Pilgrim Update Email Signup
Did you purchase extra Guidebooks for others and want them to get these emails? Please invite them to follow the instructions to Sign Up For Our Weekly Pilgrim Updates Here
We'd Love To Hear from You
Here at the start of your Emmaus 90 Journey, we'd love to hear about your hopes for Emmaus 90 and a little bit about how you're doing right now. Answering the questions helps some people clarify what their desires are for Emmaus 90 and what grace they want to ask of God. By completing this anonymous survey, you also help us to better understand and serve you (and pray for you) and others like you.
Pre-Emmaus 90 Survey
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
This week, a pilgrim submitted this story after Archbishop Listecki's Formation Session:
"I have been praying for many years for a deeper connection with my husband. Our discussion of tonight's formation session (Jan, 2, 2025) was more than I could have ever hoped for. God has done amazing things and let me see the man I knew existed in my husband. What a beautiful gift! We talked about our hopes, desires, and how we can pray for each other. Thank you Jesus for this gift from our Parish and for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee! All of you!"
We LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing!
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
Know of our love and prayers for you! Please keep all those who received the Emmaus 90 Christmas Editions at Christmas Masses in your prayers--that they would choose to join us for the full journey and register before tomorrow morning.
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
1-2-25 Livestream Formation Session at 7pm CST Tonight
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January 2: Livestream Formation Session at 7:00PM (CST)!
"What does God desire?
(Hint: It's you!)"
Tonight, at 7pm CST we are blessed to be joined by Archbishop Jerome E Listecki, who will lead our Formation Session: "What does God desire? (Hint: It's you)."
Click this Formation Session Page link to join us live at 7pm CST! You do not need to have a zoom account to join.
If you're having trouble viewing our live session on Zoom, please go the Archdiocese of Milwaukee YouTube Live. (Note that there can be a few minutes delay in the livestream, refresh your browser or check back in a few minutes if you don't see it.)
In this session, we provide an overview of the story of the Emmaus journey that we are embarking on this year with the disciples in Luke 24:13-35. Archbishop Listecki will help us to reflect on what God desires for us.
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This Week in Emmaus 90
We continue asking Jesus to help us to know what we desire, to trust him enough to tell him about it, to let him meet us in that place, and to understand God's desires for us and not lose sight of the reality that we can't do it on our own, we need to seek God's grace.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures continue to help us share our desires with God and also begin to understand God's desires for us. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Christmas Edition with these
Daily Scriptures.
Our Next Formation Session
We're so blessed to have Vincent Noth, Executive Director of Kinship Community Food Center in Milwaukee with us live to speak on "Who's with you?" Join us live at 7pm on Thursday January 9, or any other time for the recording. Formation Sessions Page
Last Week's Formation Session
You can still view last week's pre-recorded Session, “What do you desire?” on our Formation Sessions Page at the link here Or at the bottom of this email.
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Got a Pilgrim Group?
Growth in discipleship is not a solo sport. The encouragement and prayers of the broader Emmaus 90 community helps. Walking with a group of 2-3 others who are committed to each other's growth is a game-changer.
It's not too late to invite friends or family to join you (or form a Pilgrim Group)! Ask the Lord to help you to think of:
- Who would you like to be with you on this journey into deeper relationship with God?
- Who would you like to help you along the way?
- Who is someone who loves you and encourages you?
- Who is someone you'd like to "grow up to be like" spiritually?
- Who would you like to encourage to grow in their faith?
- Who do you wish knew that God loved them and is with them?
- Who do you know is hungry to grow?
- Who is searching for something more?
Invite them to join you on this Emmaus 90 journey. It's not too late to Register Here.
If they register before January 6, they will receive the Guidebook by mail before January 20 (when the 90-day countdown to Easter begins). Registration will stay open after January 6, but we cannot guarantee that they will receive a printed Guidebook. They will receive access to all our resources electronically.
Ready to get started with your pilgrim group?
Check out our Your Pilgrim Group video.
Want to join a parish watch party? Check out our list of parishes who are hosting "watch parties" (groups to watch the formation sessions together).
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Everything you will need for your Emmaus 90 journey including your Guidebook and Formation Sessions is available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
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We'd Love To Hear from You
Here at the start of your Emmaus 90 Journey, we'd love to hear about your hopes for Emmaus 90 and a little bit about how you're doing right now. Answering the questions helps some people clarify what their desires are for Emmaus 90 and what grace they want to pray for. By completing this anonymous survey, you also help us to better understand and serve you (and pray for you) and others like you.
Pre-Emmaus 90 Survey
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Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
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Know of our prayers for you! Please keep all the Emmaus 90 Pilgrims and the 3,000+ who received the Emmaus 90 Christmas Editions at Christmas Masses in your prayers.
God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
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12-29-24 Pilgrim Update: Blessed Feast of the Holy Family
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Blessed Christmas, Feast of the Holy Family, and opening of the Jubilee Year!
During these days between Christmas and New Year many of us find ourselves reflecting on what really matters. It's a time of taking stock:
- What's most important in my life?
- What's been going well?
- What's been holding me back?
- What do I want to be different next year?
Maybe you (like most of us) have set new year's resolutions before, but haven't been able to stick to them. For some of us, the feeling that we failed in the past makes us hesitant to try again or afraid to hope that this year could be different.
Real change comes from more than just trying harder. Growth in the spiritual life takes God's grace and a community walking with you.
This is why we've created Emmaus 90.
Over the next 90+ days, thousands of us will begin the Emmaus 90 journey, praying for each other and encouraging each other, as we ask Jesus to give us the grace to grow in relationship with him through daily prayer, formation, and community.
We're proud of you for courageously taking your first steps and we're praying for you that God gives you the grace you need this year.
May God help us all to live as pilgrims of hope in this Jubliee year!
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Got a Pilgrim Group?
Growth in discipleship is not a solo sport. The encouragement and prayers of the broader Emmaus 90 community helps. Walking with a group of 2-3 others who are committed to each other's growth is a game-changer.
It's not too late to invite friends or family to join you (or form a Pilgrim Group)! Ask the Lord to help you to think of:
- Who would you like to be with you on this journey into deeper relationship with God?
- Who would you like to help you along the way?
- Who is someone who loves you and encourages you?
- Who is someone you'd like to "grow up to be like" spiritually?
- Who would you like to encourage to grow in their faith?
- Who do you wish knew that God loved them and is with them?
- Who do you know is hungry to grow?
- Who is searching for something more?
Invite them to join you on this Emmaus 90 journey. It's not too late to Register Here
If they register before January 6, they will receive the Guidebook by mail before January 20 (when the 90-day countdown to Easter begins). Registration will stay open after January 6, but we cannot guarantee that they will receive a printed Guidebook. They will receive access to all our resources electronically.
Ready to get started with your pilgrim group?
Check out our Your Pilgrim Group video.
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This Week in Emmaus 90
We continue preparing for the New Year, asking Jesus to help us to know what we desire, to trust him enough to tell him about it, to let him meet us in that place, and to understand God's desires for us.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures continue to help us share our desires with God and also begin to understand God's desires for us. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Christmas Edition with these
Daily Scriptures
Our Next Formation Session
We're so blessed to have Archbishop Jerome E Listecki with us live to speak on "What does God desire? (Hint: It's you)." Join us live at 7pm on Thursday January 2, or any other time for the recording. Formation Sessions Page
Last Week's Formation Session
You can still view last week's pre-recorded Session, “What do you desire?” on our Formation Sessions Page at the link here Or at the bottom of this email. Take some time to pray with p. 3 of your Emmaus 90 Christmas Edition and tell the Lord how you're doing and what you desire. Ask Jesus for the grace you need.
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Everything you will need for your Emmaus 90 journey including your Guidebook and Formation Sessions is available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
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We'd Love To Hear from You
Here at the start of your Emmaus 90 Journey, we'd love to hear about your hopes for Emmaus 90 and a little bit about how you're doing right now. Answering the questions helps some people clarify what their desires are for Emmaus 90 and what grace they want to pray for. By completing this anonymous survey, you also help us to better understand and serve you (and pray for you) and others like you.
Pre-Emmaus 90 Survey
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Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
This week, an anonymous pilgrim shared in the Pre-Emmaus 90 Survey:
"I've been met by the Lord so beautifully through the structure of the daily prayer on the prayer card. Thank you!!"
We LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing!
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
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Know of our prayers for you! Please keep all the Emmaus 90 Pilgrims and the 3,000+ who received the Emmaus 90 Christmas Editions at Christmas Masses in your prayers.
God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
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12-15-24 Welcome to Emmaus 90!
Blessed Advent (and almost Christmas)!
Thank you for joining us on our Emmaus 90 journey from New Years Day to Easter! Know that we have been and will be praying for you as you strive to grow in deeper relationship with Jesus and his Church this new year!
If you registered for Emmaus 90 by December 10, you should receive your materials soon! Here’s a brief video explaining what you’ll get in your package: Emmaus 90 Unwrapped Video.
Everything you need for your Emmaus 90 journey can be accessed through our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. You may also download the electronic copy of the Guidebooks here. Please read below for more tips on how to prepare for the journey!
Know of our love and prayers for you!
The Emmaus 90 Team
LOOKING FOR MORE DETAILS?
VISIT THE EMMAUS 90 PILGRIM PAGE HERE FOR EVERYTHING YOU NEED ON THE JOURNEY
Your Pilgrim Guidebooks
Your Emmaus 90 Christmas Edition contains everything you need to begin our journey from December 25 - January 19. If you received a Christmas Edition only as a gift, we invite you to register for the Full Emmaus 90 journey at archmil.org/emmaus-90. Register before January 6 to receive your Emmaus 90 Guidebook in the mail before January 20.
The Emmaus 90 Guidebook contains everything you need to continue our journey from January 20 - April 24. It includes: prayer resources, our weekly formation training schedule, journaling pages for your daily prayer with Scripture, a daily Examen, and more. See the Table of Contents on page 5 of your Guidebook.
The Emmaus 90 Family Guide contains what you need to adjust your Emmaus 90 journey for your family’s ages and life stages.
Pro-Tips for Preparation (Getting Started)
Wondering how to get started? Begin with the end in mind. What do you desire to be different by Easter? What is God’s dream for you? How do you want your relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church to grow or change? Do not be afraid to share these desires with Jesus and ask him for this grace! He is your perfect guide on this journey and he is with you! There is space to write down your desires and goals on page 3 of your Guidebook & Christmas Edition. We encourage you to take this first step as you prepare.
For an overview of Emmaus 90 practices and instructions for how to get started, please watch our Emmaus 90 preparation videos here.
Connect with your Pilgrim Group
Disciples grow in relationship. Connect with a group of 2-3 friends, coworkers, or family and decide on a weekly time & place to meet for a discipleship conversation. It’s not too late to invite others to join your Pilgrim Group. See pages 10 - 12 of your Guidebook for more details. They can still register at: archmil.org/emmaus-90
Watch Parties:
Some parishes are hosting watch parties on Thursdays (or another day of the week) and inviting their Pilgrim Groups to participate together. Find a Watch Party HERE. Want your watch party to appear on this list? Register Your Watch Party Here.
Access Weekly Formation Sessions & More
Every Thursday, beginning January 2, Emmaus 90 Pilgrims will receive a 30-40 minute formation session via livestream at 7:00PM. You can access these sessions, and watch the recordings at Emmaus 90 Formation Sessions .
Weekly Pilgrim Updates & Registering Others
During our Emmaus 90 journey, we'll use this Flocknote account to send you a Pilgrim Update email with encouragement and bonus content every Sunday and Thursday. We also send a text message on Thursday with the link to our Livestream Formation Session, so that you can send our speakers questions during the session. You can change your email and text preferences at any time.
This is how we stay connected with you along the journey! If you purchased Guidebooks for others who did not register themselves for Emmaus 90 directly, and they want to receive these update emails, please invite them to sign up for our emails by following the instructions at Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Update Email Signup.
Know of our prayers for you as Advent draws to a close and we celebrate the birth of our Lord!
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us.
God bless you and your loved ones in this season!
Sincerely,
Margaret Rhody
Associate Director for Parish Renewal
Office of Evangelization & Catechesis
3-20-25
March 20: Livestream Formation Session at 7:00PM
"How is the Mass our
source and summit?"
We continue in our 3rd movement of our journey with the disciples on the road to Emmaus: recognize him in the breaking of the bread. We pray for grace to recognize Jesus truly present with us in every Mass.
Tonight we are blessed to be joined by Fr. Christopher Klusman, Director of the Deaf Apostolate, Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Tonight, Fr. Christopher helps us reflect on the question "How is the Mass our source and summit?"
You do not need to have a zoom account to join.
You don't want to miss this one! Join us live at 7pm tonight, March 20th, or get the recording any other time at our Formation Sessions Page.
For Your Pilgrim Group
See Discussion Questions for your Pilgrim Group on p.12 of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook
Fr. Christopher also suggests the following questions for your pilgrim group discussion:
- What does it mean that we are having a National Eucharistic Revival? If you can, name 1 thing you like about it.
- Watch the video, “The Veil Removed.” (Even if you have watched it before, it is worth watching again). Share 1 thing about how this video had/has impacted you about the Mass?
- What does it mean that the Mass is our “Source and Summit”?
- Is it difficult for you to understand that the Mass is “our Source and Summit”? If so, what makes it difficult? What might help you to overcome that difficulty?
Begin Again for Lent
- If you've fallen away from our Emmaus 90 practices, now's a great time to begin again.
- Let go what is passed and start today.
- Consider asking someone to join you/your Pilgrim Group for Emmaus 90 this Lent!
- We're happy to send them a printed Guidebook and welcome them to the journey.
- You can still forward Fr. Malachy's Lenten Message to anyone who might be interested in joining us.
- Invite them to Register HERE
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures help us recognize Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist, as the source of our life and our ultimate fulfillment. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Emmaus 90 Guidebook with these Daily Scriptures.
Last Week's Formation Session
Hear Sr. Miriam James Heidland's session on How does Jesus fulfill our longing that he "stay with us"? HERE or at the link below.
Everything you need for your Emmaus 90 journey including electronic Guidebook and Formation Sessions are available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
New to Emmaus 90?
Accompany the Hurting
Do you desire to bring healing, restoration, and freedom to others through deeper accompaniment and prayer ministry? Do you want to learn greater dependence and surrender to God in your own life?
Join us for the I AM Prayer Ministry Training. Get all the details at Healing the Whole Person I AM Prayer Ministry Training.
Hosted by the same Archdiocese of Milwaukee team that offers Emmaus 90, May 5-9 at Schoenstatt Retreat Center. Register by April 26.
Want to learn more about Healing the Whole Person? See: archmil.org/Healing-the-Whole-Person
Join the Treasure Hunt
At your Baptism and Confirmation, God gave you gifts that our world needs. Do you know yours?
These gifts are important clues to your mission in life. When you follow them to the intersection of your greatest gifts and needs in the world you care about most--X marks the spot to find your most fully alive life. Do you want to find yours?
Called & Gifted helps you join the treasure hunt. Join the adventure.
Our next Called & Gifted workshop is Saturday, April 5th at St. Richard of Chichester with the Catholic Community of 8 in Racine (Workshop offered in both English and Spanish)
Get more info and Register
Emmaus 90 Story
Each week, we share a story from one of our Emmaus 90 Pilgrims.
Please consider sharing a story about how God has blessed you or your Pilgrim Group through your Emmaus 90 journey.
Share your Story
April 9, 2025:
Day of Reconciliation,
Reparation, & Fasting
Archbishop Grob has asked that we observe April 9, 2025, as a Day of Reconciliation, Reparation, and Fasting. On this day:
- We are invited to the Sacrament of Reconciliation on this day, where confessions will be heard across the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for twelve continuous hours. See locations
- We are asked to make small acts of reparation on this day for sins against those who are the most vulnerable, those who suffer from exclusion, indifference, poverty, hunger and the tragedy of war. Reparation is “making amends for a wrong done or for an offense, especially for sin, which is an offense against God.” (CCC, glossary)
- We are asked to fast (think: like Ash Wednesday or Good Friday). Consider offering up your fast for those who are most vulnerable and suffering.
For More Info See Pray, Reconcile & Rejoice: 12 Hours of Reconciliation.
2025 Jubilee Year of Hope
Did you know that the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has 5 designated pilgrimage sites for this Jubilee Year?
- The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
- Basilica of St. Josephat, Milwaukee
- Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, Hubertus
- Archdiocesan Marian Shrine, 141 N. 68th Street, Milwaukee
- Schoenstatt Shrine, Waukesha
For More info See Our Jubilee Website
Know of our love and prayers for you!
Thank you and God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
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