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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12-26-24 - 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
Quick Links
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.
12-15-24 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