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
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
Father Chas Canoy, Joseph Macklin, & Michael Philpott Watch the Interview Listen to the Interview This special parish event marked the unveiling and reflection on the newly completed sacred mural at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Led by Father Chas, the evening opened in prayer and continued with thoughtful conversation alongside the artist, offering insight … Continued
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Apse Painting Introduction Listen to the Apse Painting Introduction The Cosmological Vision of Holy Mass is a sacred artistic work that invites the faithful into a deeper awareness of the mystery they enter every time they celebrate the Holy Mass. As reflected by Father Chas, this artwork reveals the Mass … Continued
To baptize means to dunk, drown, submerse, wash. John’s baptism was something new; there were lots of Jewish washing rituals and rites, but his was so unique that St. John became known as “the Baptizer.” He took the practice of mikvah (mick-VEH; a Jewish bathing ritual) away from the temple and took it out to … Continued