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If you’ve been at 10am Mass during Lent, you’ve been a part of the rites and blessings that those going through OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) are experiencing. Maybe you’ve wondered what this OCIA thing is all about. If you haven’t been at 10am Mass, you’ve probably seen pictures in our bulletins/media announcing … Continued
Deacon Dave Etters Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short In this reflection on the Gospel of the Samaritan Woman (John 4), we discover the profound meaning behind the simple line: “Jesus had to go through Samaria.” Christ seeks out one broken soul with divine love, revealing the primacy of grace and the … Continued
Meeting Judith, the Lady Jew In Judith 8:4–8:20 we finally meet the title character of the book—Judith, a faithful and courageous widow whose wisdom and devotion to the Lord begin to change the course of the story. This passage explores her life of prayer, the significance of her tent and maid-servant, and her powerful reminder … Continued
In an episode of the 90s sitcom Seinfeld, Cosmo Kramer, Jerry’s neurotic neighbor, boasts that he has just landed a part in an upcoming Woody Allen film. It turns out that the extent of his one line “part” in the film is comically minuscule: sitting at a bar with Woody and spouting, “These pretzels are … Continued
Apse Tours – Discover the Macklin Masterpiece St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish | Jackson, Michigan St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church invites you to experience the beauty and sacred artistry of our church in a special way with Apse Tours on March 21 and 22. Following the 4:15 PM, 8:00 AM, and 10:00 AM … Continued