Other than William Wallace, Maximus Decimus Meridius, and various murderers, what other individuals can men look to as archetypes? Why do girls pine for Knights in armour? Why do we seek out representations that God isn't necessarily giving us? This reflection is only 8 minutes long, but maybe it can challenge us to reflect on the example of St. Joseph in scripture. I have never met a woman who pines for St. Joseph; during men's sessions, no guys watch "The Nativity". Living authentic masculinity does not bring about fiscal prosperity, good looks, or rippling muscles. The sign of a true man is holiness.
"If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his like for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life?"
http://www.thekingsmen.us/podcast/masculinity-sacred-scripture-st-joseph
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Serving the King by Stephanie Berthon
Stephanie Berthon, a member of the Emmaus Leadership Team, talks about here experience on NET Ireland.
King and a Kingdom by Derek Webb
So I'm kind of a Derek Webb nerd. At the Emmaus prayer meeting we're currently going through a series where we're investigating Christ's role as a King. Tonight our topic is "Submitting to the King". Come on out to Emmaus and have worship and hangout with other young Catholics (even if you're not Catholic, come on out). We're located @ 622 Tache.
Grass stains and shaving cream,
Bill Dykstra
Grass stains and shaving cream,
Bill Dykstra
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Christ the King in Society
Paco Fernandez and Erica Coutou present on the institution of the feast of Christ the King. Partnered with the historical context, they offer a sobering description of what our role in God's Kingdom is and how He furthers that Kingdom into our world today.
Note: Baby Sofia has some impressive cries during the talk which downs out Erica, however this is only temporary.. Also, they show a clip from a documentary which isn't in english. Those of us who were present benefited from the subtitles; you will have to use your imagination.
Note: Baby Sofia has some impressive cries during the talk which downs out Erica, however this is only temporary.. Also, they show a clip from a documentary which isn't in english. Those of us who were present benefited from the subtitles; you will have to use your imagination.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Y'all should go!
Hey Everyone!
This Wednesday is the Winnipeg March for Life. We encourage everyone to go out and participate in the demonstration. The start time is at 6:30pm at the Forks. Emmaus will not begin that night until 8:00pm to accommodate those who are at the March.
Have fun,
Bill Dykstra, Editor-in-Cheese
This Wednesday is the Winnipeg March for Life. We encourage everyone to go out and participate in the demonstration. The start time is at 6:30pm at the Forks. Emmaus will not begin that night until 8:00pm to accommodate those who are at the March.
Have fun,
Bill Dykstra, Editor-in-Cheese
Monday, February 14, 2011
MISSION STATEMENT!!!!
Well the time has finally come; Emmaus has a Mission Statement.
"Like the travellers on the road to Emmaus, we recognize our relationship with the Risen Lord to be a journey. At the Emmaus Prayer Meeting, we aim to be a community which strives for a sincere friendship with Jesus Christ. Through fellowship, worship, and devotion to the Eucharist, we confess our need for salvation and humbly aspire to transmit the Love that we have received."
"Like the travellers on the road to Emmaus, we recognize our relationship with the Risen Lord to be a journey. At the Emmaus Prayer Meeting, we aim to be a community which strives for a sincere friendship with Jesus Christ. Through fellowship, worship, and devotion to the Eucharist, we confess our need for salvation and humbly aspire to transmit the Love that we have received."
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
New Years by Alex Chartier
When we think of the New Year, we usually think of New Year's Eve parties and new year's resolutions. And actually, those are not bad thoughts to have, especially for us Christians. For New year's resolutions are a great opportunity for a good old, nice and thorough, examination of conscience. And partying is a great opportunity to go out and share the joy of our heart, which comes from Christ.
For as Christians, we ought to party and be joyful during this time of year. We have just finished spending a month of advent and now is the time to make merry and to shout with joy for the rock who saves us. Indeed, our culture tends to push us in the opposite direction. It tells us to be busy and party all through advent - exams, shopping, early staff parties...etc - and come Christmas Day, people are tired and the festivities stop. In fact, we ought to do the opposite. Christmas Day is when the party starts! We ought to have a prayerful advent (which is, I concede, often quite difficult), begin merry making on Christmas Day and keep it going all through Christmas time. The Octave of Christmas, by the way, ends with a feast in honor of Our Lady Mother of God, on New Year's Day.
I think it is important for us Christians to be aware of the liturgical calendar of the Church. Most of us are aware of the popular feasts and of the different liturgical times that go with them: Advent and the Nativity, Lent and Easter. Well and good! But what about the solemnity which falls on New Year's Day, near the end of Christmas time? I must confess I didn't know about it, or at least I wasn't consciously aware of it, until Bill asked me to do this reflection. lol. So if you are in the same boat as me, perhaps you've always celebrated the New Year without even thinking of Mary.
Perhaps, then, we would do well to remember Mary in a conscious and special way this New Year's. Perhaps we would do well to remember that it was by her free "yes" to God that God was made flesh in a cave, under a bright star, around two thousand years ago. "Yes" said Mary to God's plan for her life even though she did not at the time understand it: "How can this be?" she said to the angel. Yet, though she could not see, she heard God's voice through the angel and believed it: "For with God nothing will be impossible." So let us raise our glass to Mary this New Year's, and let us make the resolution to follow her good example; for we too are called by God, and we too may respond, like her, "fiat" (let it be done)
For as Christians, we ought to party and be joyful during this time of year. We have just finished spending a month of advent and now is the time to make merry and to shout with joy for the rock who saves us. Indeed, our culture tends to push us in the opposite direction. It tells us to be busy and party all through advent - exams, shopping, early staff parties...etc - and come Christmas Day, people are tired and the festivities stop. In fact, we ought to do the opposite. Christmas Day is when the party starts! We ought to have a prayerful advent (which is, I concede, often quite difficult), begin merry making on Christmas Day and keep it going all through Christmas time. The Octave of Christmas, by the way, ends with a feast in honor of Our Lady Mother of God, on New Year's Day.
I think it is important for us Christians to be aware of the liturgical calendar of the Church. Most of us are aware of the popular feasts and of the different liturgical times that go with them: Advent and the Nativity, Lent and Easter. Well and good! But what about the solemnity which falls on New Year's Day, near the end of Christmas time? I must confess I didn't know about it, or at least I wasn't consciously aware of it, until Bill asked me to do this reflection. lol. So if you are in the same boat as me, perhaps you've always celebrated the New Year without even thinking of Mary.
Perhaps, then, we would do well to remember Mary in a conscious and special way this New Year's. Perhaps we would do well to remember that it was by her free "yes" to God that God was made flesh in a cave, under a bright star, around two thousand years ago. "Yes" said Mary to God's plan for her life even though she did not at the time understand it: "How can this be?" she said to the angel. Yet, though she could not see, she heard God's voice through the angel and believed it: "For with God nothing will be impossible." So let us raise our glass to Mary this New Year's, and let us make the resolution to follow her good example; for we too are called by God, and we too may respond, like her, "fiat" (let it be done)
Joy by Steph Rezansoff
During the Christmas Season it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays and forget about the joy that it can bring if we focus on the true “reason for the season”. I know that I have struggled with being distracted by moving to a new apartment, a busy work schedule and finding time to pick up gifts for my family, but I try to remind myself often to take time to share the joy of the season with friends, family, and even strangers. I find that sharing a warm smile and a “hello’ with a stranger while passing them on the sidewalk can add so much joy to my day and hopefully to theirs as well. Another thing that brings me great joy is by sharing some of the wealth that God has blessed me with, with those who are less fortunate and Christmas time is always a perfect time to do this. Finally, one last thing that brings me joy during the Christmas Season is having the opportunity to go to midnight mass with my family, and especially with my sister, since this is about the only time of year that I get to celebrate mass with her. May God bless everyone with opportunities to share joy with one another this season.
“But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you”. Psalm 5:11
“But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you”. Psalm 5:11
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