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Six Obstacles of Intimacy with God

Dear Parish Family, I was golfing with one of our parishioners just this past week, and he mentioned just how much he had grown spiritually and how much his heart had been set on fire by the Holy Spirit. His realization of the reality of God and the Lord’s desire for us to know him … Continued

Are We There Yet? Reflections on Ordinary Time

Perhaps you are familiar with this line from the Old Testament book, Ecclesiastes: There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens. (Ecc 3:1) or, maybe like me you remember this little ditty: To everything (turn, turn, turn) There is a season (turn, turn, turn) And a time … Continued

Made for More Event

SAVE THE DATE! This event will sell out, so get your tickets early! Tickets are $20 each and are now available in the parish office (CASH OR CHECK) or online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/made-for-more-brighton-mi-tickets-58877773004     MADE FOR MORE is an inspiring live performance; a blend of teaching, live music, and art that taps the deepest desires … Continued

Faith Formation at St. John: An Annual Report

One of the primary tasks of a Catholic parish is the spiritual education and formation of all the parishioners. St. John and St. Joseph have a long history of providing religious education and Sacramental preparation to the Catholics of Jackson, and we are so proud to stand in that historical line of holy and talented … Continued

Cooperating with God’s Grace

Hello Parish! I recently had the opportunity to teach my fellow missionaries at FOCUS’s summer formation at St. Mary University in North Dakota, and it was an incredible time! FOCUS spends five weeks each summer training new missionaries to go out to the college campus to spread the Gospel and to raise up people who … Continued