Date: January 31, 2026Time: 9:00 PMLocation: St John Parish Center Come, Stretch & Pray All Are Welcome Join us for an evening of gentle movement, intentional stretching, and prayerful reflection as we come together to draw closer to Christ—body, mind, and spirit. Movement Toward Christ offers a peaceful and welcoming environment where participants of all … Continued
In early December, instead of “decking our halls with boughs of holly,” Marcia and I were in flight to Rome for a Jubilee Year pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome. We were led by Sister Faith Marie Woolsey, FSE, daughter of parishioners Mike and Ellen Woolsey, and fellow Franciscan Sisters from Assisi and Rome. And truly, … Continued
Intercessory Prayer and Divine Timing In Episode 5 of Esther, we turn our attention to the powerful theme of intercessory prayer as the story moves steadily toward its dramatic climax. Drawing from the Additional Greek chapters (Esther 13:8–15:16, also known as C:1–D:16) alongside Esther 5:1–6:10, this lesson reveals how prayer becomes the unseen force shaping … Continued
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short In this reflection for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Father Chas explains how Christ sanctified the waters of baptism and united Himself to our humanity. Drawing on the powerful image of betrothal and marriage, he shows how baptism initiates our … Continued
The apse-spanning mural by Joseph Macklin can be seen as Father Chas Canoy celebrates Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church in Jackson, Michigan. (photo: Valerie Hendrickson) Christmas Eve at St. John the Evangelist Church in Jackson, Michigan, was the perfect time for parishioners to see the gift that was a year in the making: … Continued