Weekday Mass at Emmaus House
2026-02-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | The Emmaus House, 3315 70th Street, Urbandale, 50322, United States
We invite you to join our warm and welcoming community as we celebrate the Eucharist every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 noon.
Mass at Emmaus House is a beautiful, contemplative experience that always includes song, dialogue, community, and a welcoming Spirit. It typically lasts at least 40 minutes and is celebrated by a small rotation of retired area priests.
All are welcome to join in celebration of this rich liturgy!

Lectio Divina
2026-02-07 09:00 - 12:00
An ancient practice, Lectio Divina, “Divine Reading,” invites each one of us deeper into Word of God. Learn about the four movements of Lectio, Meditatio, Contemplatio & Oratio.
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Centering Prayer (In Person)
2026-02-09 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-02-16 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-02-23 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-03-02 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-03-09 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-03-16 17:30 - 18:00
This approximately 30-minute weekly prayer experience begins with an opening reading, followed by 20 minutes of Centering Prayer and time for intentions, both personal and for those most affected in our world.
It is not necessary to have any prior experience with Centering Prayer in order to join us. As always, all are welcome! We hope you will join us in community on Monday evenings (at Emmaus House) and/or Tuesday mornings (on Zoom) for this sacred time of silence and stillness, as we open to receiving more deeply God’s presence within us.
There is no cost to attend, but freewill donations are welcomed. If you would like to make a donation, please see below.

Spiritual Journey Series
2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:00
During this weekly guided prayerful meditation, we will enter more deeply into our experience as we compassionately listen and are present to all that we hold within us.
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Centering Prayer (Virtual)
2026-02-10 07:30 - 08:00, 2026-02-17 07:30 - 08:00, 2026-02-24 07:30 - 08:00, 2026-03-03 07:30 - 08:00, 2026-03-10 07:30 - 08:00, 2026-03-17 07:30 - 08:00

Reading & Reflection A Different Kind of Fast
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:00
Beginning Tuesday, February 17th, Emmaus House will offer a Reading & Reflection Group for Lent with the book A Different Kind of Fast by Christine Valters Paintner. Offering contemplative practices of lectio divina, visio divina, and Ignatian Imaginative Prayer among others, readers journey through Lent with a different fast each week. Fasting from rushing, being strong, holding it all together, or seeking certainty, we can become more aware of our truer, deeper hungers.
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Reading & Reflection A Different Kind of Fast
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-10 18:00 - 19:00
Beginning Tuesday, February 17th, Emmaus House will offer a Reading & Reflection Group for Lent with the book A Different Kind of Fast by Christine Valters Paintner. Offering contemplative practices of lectio divina, visio divina, and Ignatian Imaginative Prayer among others, readers journey through Lent with a different fast each week. Fasting from rushing, being strong, holding it all together, or seeking certainty, we can become more aware of our truer, deeper hungers.
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Lent & the Solace of the Desert
2026-02-28 09:00 - 14:30
Our world would like us to believe that to be “without” is to be lacking, a sort of deficiency. To go into the desert is to be called into greater, deeper communion with God without the daily distractions or accoutrements we feel we can’t live without.
Even our practice of Lent can be a mentality of “can’ts” and “shoulds” instead of an invitation to reflect on what no longer serves us and what leads us to a deeper relationship with God.
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Lent 2026

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Reading & Reflection A Different Kind of Fast
2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:00
Beginning Tuesday, February 17th, Emmaus House will offer a Reading & Reflection Group for Lent with the book A Different Kind of Fast by Christine Valters Paintner. Offering contemplative practices of lectio divina, visio divina, and Ignatian Imaginative Prayer among others, readers journey through Lent with a different fast each week. Fasting from rushing, being strong, holding it all together, or seeking certainty, we can become more aware of our truer, deeper hungers.
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