Blessed Christmas, Feast of the Holy Family, and opening of the Jubilee Year!
During these days between Christmas and New Year many of us find ourselves reflecting on what really matters. It's a time of taking stock:
- What's most important in my life?
- What's been going well?
- What's been holding me back?
- What do I want to be different next year?
Maybe you (like most of us) have set new year's resolutions before, but haven't been able to stick to them. For some of us, the feeling that we failed in the past makes us hesitant to try again or afraid to hope that this year could be different.
Real change comes from more than just trying harder. Growth in the spiritual life takes God's grace and a community walking with you.
This is why we've created Emmaus 90.
Over the next 90+ days, thousands of us will begin the Emmaus 90 journey, praying for each other and encouraging each other, as we ask Jesus to give us the grace to grow in relationship with him through daily prayer, formation, and community.
We're proud of you for courageously taking your first steps and we're praying for you that God gives you the grace you need this year.
May God help us all to live as pilgrims of hope in this Jubliee year!
Got a Pilgrim Group?
Growth in discipleship is not a solo sport. The encouragement and prayers of the broader Emmaus 90 community helps. Walking with a group of 2-3 others who are committed to each other's growth is a game-changer.
It's not too late to invite friends or family to join you (or form a Pilgrim Group)! Ask the Lord to help you to think of:
- Who would you like to be with you on this journey into deeper relationship with God?
- Who would you like to help you along the way?
- Who is someone who loves you and encourages you?
- Who is someone you'd like to "grow up to be like" spiritually?
- Who would you like to encourage to grow in their faith?
- Who do you wish knew that God loved them and is with them?
- Who do you know is hungry to grow?
- Who is searching for something more?
Invite them to join you on this Emmaus 90 journey. It's not too late to Register Here
If they register before January 6, they will receive the Guidebook by mail before January 20 (when the 90-day countdown to Easter begins). Registration will stay open after January 6, but we cannot guarantee that they will receive a printed Guidebook. They will receive access to all our resources electronically.
Ready to get started with your pilgrim group?
Check out our Your Pilgrim Group video.
Did you purchase extra Guidebooks for others and want them to get these emails? Please invite them to follow the instructions to Sign Up For Our Weekly Pilgrim Updates Here
This Week in Emmaus 90
We continue preparing for the New Year, asking Jesus to help us to know what we desire, to trust him enough to tell him about it, to let him meet us in that place, and to understand God's desires for us.
Daily Prayer with Scripture
This week's Scriptures continue to help us share our desires with God and also begin to understand God's desires for us. Use the Prayer Prompt inside the front cover of your Christmas Edition with these
Our Next Formation Session
We're so blessed to have Archbishop Jerome E Listecki with us live to speak on "What does God desire? (Hint: It's you)." Join us live at 7pm on Thursday January 2, or any other time for the recording. Formation Sessions Page
Last Week's Formation Session
You can still view last week's pre-recorded Session, “What do you desire?” on our Formation Sessions Page at the link here Or at the bottom of this email. Take some time to pray with p. 3 of your Emmaus 90 Christmas Edition and tell the Lord how you're doing and what you desire. Ask Jesus for the grace you need.
Everything you will need for your Emmaus 90 journey including your Guidebook and Formation Sessions is available at our Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page. Bookmark this site!
Know of our prayers for you! Please keep all the Emmaus 90 Pilgrims and the 3,000+ who received the Emmaus 90 Christmas Editions at Christmas Masses in your prayers.
God bless you,
Margaret and the Emmaus 90 Team
Jesus, please help us all to recognize you drawing close, speaking through Sacred Scripture, and truly present in the breaking of the bread at Mass. Please draw us, form us, and send us in your love to those around us. Amen.
Quick Links
- Emmaus 90 Pilgrim Page - everything you need for your Emmaus 90 journey in one place.
- Daily Scriptures links to passages in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language
- Emmaus 90 Suggestion Box
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