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. 

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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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Join Emmaus House for this Lenten retreat into the wilderness.

April M. Young

Emmaus House
Director

April Young, M.A., received a master's degree in Pastoral Care from Fordham University in 2015 and a graduate certificate in Spiritual Direction and Retreats from Creighton University in 2023. She also has a BS in English from Iowa State University. April joined Emmaus House in 2022 and assumed the role of Director in December 2024.

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With years in pastoral ministry, April brings Ignatian roots, formation, and personal practice to Emmaus House. As a spiritual director, she feels honored to accompany others on their spiritual journey. Her own experience in spiritual direction helped her to hear the call to share its gifts with others and she is grateful to walk with others in their journey with God.