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Forgiven to Forgive: The Mercy of Seventy-Seven Times This Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, St. Matthew presents Jesus’ teaching on the reciprocal nature of mercy: the measure by which we measure is how we will be measured at judgment (Matthew 7:2). Jesus tells Peter to forgive seventy-seven times—but why the precise number of seventy-seven? Does … Continued
PRAY AND WATCH So many Catholics who return to the Sacraments after years of being away—and so many people who convert to Catholicism—owe much of their journey to those who pray and intercede for them. Thousands of faithful Catholics take up their rosaries and offer fervent petitions for their loved ones to join, or rejoin, … Continued
Homily Short: Fr. Chas Canoy God calls each of us to be a spiritual watchman—sharing His truth, using our blessings to build His Kingdom, and lovingly reaching out to those who are far from Christ or the Church. Who is the Holy Spirit placing on your heart today? Watch Homily Short Listen to Homily Short … Continued
There are many opportunities to worship, pray, grow in faith, and connect with our parish community this week at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Jackson, Michigan. Whether St. John is your parish home or you’re considering visiting for the first time, you are welcome to join us. Sunday, September 6 8:00 AM — … Continued
I Came, I Saw, I Signed Up! We hope that describes you last weekend! Or maybe you’re still discerning! Either way… THANK YOU to all who stopped by our Come & See Event! It was so great to see many from our parish family gathered together for donuts and coffee, checking out our upcoming Faith … Continued