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When our daughter Allie was in her senior year at Lumen Christi, she had a part in the musical Godspell. Watching the performance night after night, the opening song still rings almost hauntingly (but jubilantly) in my mind:“Prepare ye the way of the Lord!” It is sung by the character of John the Baptist as … Continued
You are invited to enter more deeply into the solemn beauty of Good Friday through prayer, reflection, and community at St. John Church in Jackson. Join us on Friday, April 3 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM for the Stations of the Cross followed by a Holy Hour. This sacred evening begins with the Stations … Continued
You’re invited to take part in a meaningful and time-honored Catholic tradition this Easter season—the Blessing of the Easter Baskets. On Holy Saturday, April 4 at Noon, bring your Easter foods to St. Joseph Church in Jackson to be blessed in preparation for your Easter celebration. This special blessing is a cherished tradition in many … Continued
Celebrate the joy of Easter with a welcoming community meal at the Community-Wide Easter Dinner on Easter Sunday, April 5 at 2:00 PM. This special event will be held at the Queen’s Parish Social Center, 811 S. Wisner, Jackson. This is more than just a meal—it’s an opportunity to experience the hospitality of Christ in … Continued
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Jesus meets us both in our doubt and in our suffering—calling us to faith while also weeping with us. In the story of Lazarus, we are reminded that God is not distant from our pain, but present in it, and powerful enough to bring … Continued