Ash Wednesday is tomorrow! Share this post to spread the word about mass times in the Diocese and invite your friends to go to mass with you!
“Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
*disclaimer: while we did our best to research these mass times, it would be best to double check on the parish website, as some are subject to change*
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Ash Wednesday is next week!! Remember to make it to Mass and bring a friend!!
#ashwednesday #lent #lentenjourney #lentensacrifice #rememberyouaredust #destinationjesus #jesuslovesyou #fyp #catholic #foryou #foryoupage #cross
Strive for Sainthood!! ✨
#destinationjesus #soundofthesaints #jesuslovesyou #sainthood #beasaint #dj #youarecalled #motherteresa #jp2 #michelleduppong #saints
He chose you. Will you choose Him?
Everyday we have a choice to live a life for Christ. Let people see Jesus in you!
#destinationjesus #soundofthesaints #fyp #youarecalled #jesuslovesyou #adoration #30years #blesssedsacrament #catholic #christian #catholicchurch #godisgood #godislove #thankyoujesus
Fun fact: I went to DJ when I was in high school. My mom made me leave my phone, and so I cried and threw a fit. Then, I ended up LOVING it! It meant so much to be here this year! My episode with Kim Zember comes out tomorrow…GET READY, Y’ALL! 🥳
#podcast #godisgood #inspiration #christianity #lettherebelight
you are called to live a life of sainthood. Seek and you will find.
as you go back to your routine after this weekend, we want to encourage you to be Bold in your faith, live a life for Christ and Proclaim His love to all!
#destinationjesus #30years #soundofsaints #youarecalled #jesuslovesyou #adoration #blesssedsacrament #dioceseoflafayetteindiana #highschool
Thank you, Jesus, for all that you’ve given me.
I have a deep love for my diocese and am incredibly grateful for their support during my conversion to Catholicism in high school. Now, as a college student, it is truly a blessing to have the opportunity to invest in the lives of other young people as a volunteer.
Jesus, I am thankful for the countless ways you bless me.
This past weekend, ‘Let There Be Light’ went on the road! 🥳 Thank you, destinationjesus_ , for inviting me out to such a special event. DJ played a big role in my own life, so to play a lil role in the Faith journey of these kids meant so much!
The best part of a live podcast?! YOU can tune in! See the schedule below. 👇❤️ Be sure to subscribe on Apple & Spotify to catch these live recordings!
2/18 - Interview with kimzember: “Struggles with ‘a restless heart’, how Kim’s story brought her to Christ”
3/4 - Interview with Fr. Richard: “Always Welcome: Embracing God’s Love and Mercy and dealing with crisis”
❤️❤️ BONUS - 3/11 - Interview with the attendees of Destination Jesus: “Faith in the Hallways: Navigating High School in a Secular World“ ❤️❤️
3/18 - Interview with Brian Greenfield - “Battle of the Culture: How we choose darkness and death even though Jesus freely gives us light and life”
just a small glimpse of some of the smiling faces at DJ this weekend 😁
Praise God for this amazing retreat! We are so grateful to be celebrating 30 years!!
Go forward and proclaim the love of the Lord proudly and boldly! And never forget how loved you are!
#destinationjesus #soundofthesaints #jesuslovesyou #smile #catholic #fyp
yesterday was amazing!! Can’t wait to see you all this morning!!
#destinationjesus #soundofthesaints #openyourheart #youarecalled #blessedsacrament #adoration #fyp #jesuslovesyou #30
📢 CALLING ALL TEENS! 🚨
Are you ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with faith, friends, and fun? ✨ Destination Jesus is happening February 15-16, 2025, and you don’t want to miss it!
📅 Registration closes Feb. 5th – so don’t wait! Secure your spot TODAY and be part of an amazing experience that will strengthen your faith and connect you with other teens on fire for Jesus. 🔥❤️
🔗 Register now: link in bio
Tag your friends & spread the word! 🙌 #DestinationJesus #FaithOnFire #RegisterNow
Join us at Destination Jesus!! Run to the Father ✝️ #DestinationJesus #Jesus #whatafriendwehaveinjesus #Love #catholic #fyp #faith #God #heavenlyfather #givehimglory #DestinationJesus #SoundOfTheSaints
#OpenYourHeart #CatholicFaith #HopelnChrist
Register now for Destination Jesus!! Use the link in our bio and register under “Kokomo Catholic Pastorate” for parish name. This retreat is an overnight retreat at Guerin Catholic High School and is $95 to attend. Full and partial scholarships are available. We invite you to join us this February!!
As we journey through this final stretch of Advent, St. Ambrose’s words invite us to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ at Christmas. 🌟 The treasures of peace and the sweetness of grace await us if we simply open the doors of our souls to Him. What a hopeful message as we approach the celebration of the birth of our Savior!
Looking ahead to February, we can’t wait to gather at Destination Jesus 2025 and experience the theme “Sound of the Saints.” 🎶 Just as the saints’ voices have echoed through time, calling us to draw closer to the Lord, we’re reminded in this Advent and Christmas season of how their lives point us to Christ - the Sun of eternal light. Their stories, their faith, and their courage will inspire us to open our hearts wide to the grace of God as we come together at DJ.
This Advent, may we take St. Ambrose’s advice to heart, opening wide our souls and running to meet Christ. And as we celebrate the gift of the newborn King this Christmas, may we find renewed hope and strength in the love that came down to save us.
#DestinationJesus #SoundOfTheSaints #AdventToChristmas #StAmbrose #OpenYourHeart #NewbornKing #CatholicFaith #HopeInChrist
✨ We’re thrilled to announce Fr. Ricardo as one of our keynote speakers for Destination Jesus - “Sound of the Saints” 🎤!
☀️A native from San Diego, CA, and a Notre Dame graduate (where he played trumpet 🎺in the iconic Band of the Fighting Irish ☘️🏈), Fr. Ricardo felt called to the priesthood from a young age. After joining the Fathers of Mercy in 2008, he was ordained in 2013. He’s served as a pastor, missionary preacher, and now as Treasurer General and local superior at the Fathers of Mercy Generalate.
Get ready for an inspiring message of mercy, calling us to live as saints in today’s world! 🌟✨
✨ Big News! ✨
We are thrilled to announce that Kim Zember will be the emcee for the 30th year of Destination Jesus! 🎉
Kim’s life is a testament to the transformative power of God’s love. With her vibrant faith and authenticity, she has made it her mission to proclaim the Belovedness of all God’s children. Through her personal journey, Kim has come to know the greater love found in Jesus, and she is passionate about helping others experience that same love. 💖
Kim speaks internationally about the love and freedom she has found from leaving a homosexual lifestyle. She loves people and strives to be totally transparent; to help others know they are safe to do the same. When Kim is not at home she is most likely found in Ethiopia, surrounded by her 400+ children through her ministry Unforgotten Faces.
We can’t wait for Kim to guide us on this special milestone in the history of Destination Jesus. Prepare your hearts for an unforgettable experience as we come together to celebrate and grow in the love of Christ! 💫
Registration is OPEN! Stay tuned for more updates! 🕊️
#DestinationJesus #DJ30 #FaithJourney #BelovedByGod #KimZember #GodsLove #CatholicYouth #SoundoftheSaints
🌟 Destination Jesus: Celebrating 30 Years 🌟
As we journey through this sacred season of Advent, preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ, let us draw inspiration from the wisdom of the saints who have gone before us.
This week, we reflect on the words of St. Teresa of Calcutta:
“At this Christmas when Christ comes, will He find a warm heart? Mark the season of Advent by loving and serving others with God’s own love and concern.”
St. Teresa, lovingly known as Mother Teresa, dedicated her life to being a vessel of Christ’s love, serving the poor, the sick, and the marginalized with boundless compassion. Her life was a powerful testimony to the transformative impact of love and service rooted in faith.
As we reflect on her words, let us consider how we can prepare a warm and welcoming place for Christ in our own hearts by reaching out to those in need. The world is yearning to see His love in action, and our small acts of service, when done with God’s love and concern, can have a profound impact.
This Advent season, may we slow down, open our hearts, and be intentional about seeing Jesus in everyone we meet. Let us embrace the call to love and serve, preparing not just our homes, but our hearts, for the coming of Christ.
📖 How will you reflect His love this Advent? Let’s prepare Him room together.
#DestinationJesus30 #AdventReflections #StTeresaOfCalcutta #PrepareTheWay #LoveAndServe #SoundoftheSaints
✨ Destination Jesus 2025: Sound of the Saints ✨
For 30 years, Destination Jesus has been a powerful Eucharistic-centered retreat for teens in our diocese, and we’re excited to invite teens from every parish to join us this year! 🙌
This year’s theme, Sound of the Saints, calls us to remember the “cloud of witnesses” (Hebrews 12:1) who have gone before us, and to answer the call to go out into the world and preach the Good News. As we run the race of life with perseverance and grace, the Eucharist is our source of strength and the “sound” we make today echoes through time, impacting a world desperate to know the Lord. 🌍✝️
Let’s come together to experience the power of His presence and be inspired to live a life that reflects the beauty of the saints. Join us at Destination Jesus 2025—a retreat to encounter Christ, embrace our call, and carry the Good News to the world!
👉 Teens, contact your youth ministers for more details!
#DestinationJesus #SoundoftheSaints #Eucharist #TeensForChrist #RunWithPerseverance #CloudOfWitnesses #DestinationJesus2025
Lord, grant us the grace to be rooted in you.
#rootedinChrist #destinationjesusrooted #destinationjesus2024
We are excited to add Mary Carmen Zakrajsek to the #destinationjesus2024 speaking team!! Her heart is truly full of joy and zeal for the Lord! She picked a great topic "You Only Live Once - Why Holiness Matters Right Now."
Mary Carmen Zakrajsek is a pro-life leader passionate about challenging young people to be bold in their Catholic faith and life. She is in love with the person of Jesus Christ and desires to make Him known, no matter the cost. After graduating from Marian University, her dedication to preserving truth and confronting the culture inspired her to work full-time with Students for Life of America and now as the Outreach Associate for Women’s Care Center. Mary Carmen is most passionate about the goodness, beauty, and truth of the Catholic Church and loves strengthening the faith of high school students around her.
#destinationjesus2024 #rootedinChrist #djspeaker2024
We continue to praise God for all the wonderful people He is bringing to the speaking team for DJ, and we`re happy to introduce you to Eric! #destinationjesus2024 #djspeaker2024
Eric Wiitala is a seminarian for the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana and parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish. He has a bachelor`s degree in Sports Management and a long career in the sport of Lacrosse, playing from 6th grade through college. Since his reversion back to the faith, however, he enjoys sharing above all the excitement of being in a relationship with Jesus. He has developed a passion for returning to the basics and working out our faith`s fundamentals just like sports.
So excited to announce that this amazing couple is part of our speaking team for 2024!!
Joe and Katie Moran met while working as missionaries with FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. They are celebrating 7 years of marriage and have 2 little kids with 1 on the way. Katie grew up in the area and is a Guerin Catholic Alum while Joe was raised in Denver, CO.
They recently moved from down south to Indy and are trying to survive their first cold winter in a while. They are passionate about Alabama football (Roll Tide), Mexican food, and helping others know the love of Jesus.
#djspeaker2024 #destinationjesus2024
Tag your friends!!!
Destination Jesus is open to all high school teens from 9th to 12th grade. If you`ve been tagged by a friend in this post, you should know that friend really cares about you and wants the best for you!! We hope you`ll join us for the 29th annual DJ. You may just find what you are looking for!
Link in bio for more information and to register!
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