Weekday Mass at Emmaus House
2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-31 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!

Reading & Reflection A Different Kind of Fast
2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-31 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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Centering Prayer (Virtual)
2026-04-28 07:30 - 08:00, 2026-04-21 07:30 - 08:00, 2026-04-14 07:30 - 08:00, 2026-04-07 07:30 - 08:00, 2026-03-31 07:30 - 08:00, 2026-03-24 07:30 - 08:00
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
2026-04-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-23 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.
There is no cost to attend.

Centering Prayer (In Person)
2026-04-27 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-20 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-13 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-06 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-03-30 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-03-23 17:30 - 18:00

Reading & Reflection A Different Kind of Fast
2026-04-21 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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Spirituality and Eco-Justice: Living Simply, Living Abundantly
2026-04-18 09:00 - 12:00
When is enough… enough? How can we avoid getting caught up in the trappings of consumerism and a desire for more? Susie Tierney will draw from Franciscan spirituality, our call to simplicity weaved throughout scripture and the wisdom of those working for the care of our planetary home to invite participants to reflect on what it means to live simply but fully in today’s world and to embrace a spirituality of abundance. The morning will include prayerful reflection and small group conversation.

Susie Tierney is the Development Director for Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice. Prior to joining the Iowa MMJ staff, Susie served as the Executive Director of JustFaith Ministries (KY) and Center for Social Ministry (IA). Susie has been doing presentations, workshops and retreats on the intersection of faith and justice for over 25 years. She is a mom, writer, advocate and a Dubuque Franciscan Associate.

Spirituality and Eco-Justice: Living Simply, Living Abundantly
Part of our Always Pray All Ways Series

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Reading & Reflection A Different Kind of Fast
2026-04-14 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
2026-04-07 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
2026-03-24 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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Mary Our Model Mary Our Queen
2026-03-21 09:00 - 16:00
Mary was not only Jesus’ mother but also his first follower and she remained with him until the bitter end. She joined in his ministry and now holds a special honor in our faith.
​Is she more than a gentle face, smiling down from a pedestal?
Is she something more for us?
How are we called to follow Mary’s lead in living out our call into Christ’s mission as Baptized believers?
​Meek, mild, docile…Mary of Nazareth has been painted as a porcelain-skinned, submissive young girl for millenia. Yet her courage in the face of unimaginable threats has brought us our faith today. She is Our Lady of Mercy, Sorrows, Grace and Perpetual Help. She is Queen of Peace, Heaven, Apostles, Angels and All Saints. She is Star of the Sea, Gate of the Dawn, and Our Lady of Snows. Her patronage and intercesion is known on every continent and every corner of the world and the list of her names is inexhaustible.
Drawing from the works of Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Elizabeth Johnson and Wendy Wright as we reflect on Mary as eminently compassionate and as a woman of great strength and courage.
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