Dear People of Jackson, An epic conference is just around the corner: St. John’s is hosting the SEEK conference at the parish center from February 18-20. Amazing speakers including Fr. Mike Schmitz and Sr. Miriam James, small group discussion, snacks, dinner, adoration, confession—it doesn’t get much better. I’d call it a life-changing conference, but on … Continued
The Prophecy Workshop Several parishioners who were considering signing up for our January “Prophecy Workshop” asked me, “Is this for me?” Another shared, “I don’t feel like a prophet…I mean, I’m certainly no Isaiah or Elijah or Jeremiah…” There was definitely, and understandably, hesitancy by some to even sign up for a prophecy workshop! While … Continued
Our Lady of Guadalupe: Pilgrimage Experience and Beyond It is hard to know where to start to describe what I experienced on pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe….I went anticipating experiencing a physical destination; I returned having encountered the person who is my mama Mary. I will be “unpacking” this encounter for many months, if … Continued
Preparation and Anticipation In the week leading up to the first Sunday of Advent this year, I had some definite practice in waiting and anticipating the birth of a babe! With our second granddaughter due anytime, we wondered if we would be heading out of town on Thanksgiving Day, that weekend, or even later… It … Continued
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe When I was a 5th grader, my parents gave us kids a 16-volume set of the Golden Book Encyclopedia. It was colorful, well written, and beautifully illustrated, and I still remember reading and becoming immersed in the article on the solar system. I learned … Continued