Ascension Archives

The Ascension of the Lord and Our Mission

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | May 29, 2022 | Into the Deep, Living the Faith | 0 |

Years before that first Ascension Thursday, God entered into His own creation as the God-man,...

Daily Catholic Quote — Joan Watson

by ICL Editor | May 29, 2022 | Daily Quote | 0 |

A Daily Quote to Inspire Your Catholic Faith “In the glamour of the Easter, it’s easy to be a...

Your Daily Bible Verses — Acts 1:11

by ICL Editor | May 29, 2022 | Daily Verse | 0 |

ENCOUNTERING THE WORD — YOUR DAILY BIBLE VERSES “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into...

The Joy of the Ascension

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. | May 18, 2021 | Sunday Reflections | 0 |

The celebration of the Ascension used to leave me a bit flat. It was clear what Good Friday did...

Dr. Scott Hahn: The Good News of the Ascension

by Dr. Scott Hahn | May 24, 2020 | Sunday Reflections | 0 |

Dr. Scott Hahn reflects on the Mass readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Readings:Acts 1:1–11Psalm 47:2–3, 6–7, 8–9Ephesians 1:17–23Matthew 28:16–20 (In dioceses where Ascension is celebrated on Thursday, see also...

Life After the Ascension

by Joannie Watson | May 22, 2020 | Between the Sundays, Living the Faith | 0 |

“God does not call us to a mission without giving us what we need to accomplish it.” Right before...

The Joy of the Ascension

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. | Jun 1, 2019 | Sunday Reflections | 0 |

The celebration of the Ascension used to leave me a bit flat. It was clear what Good Friday did...

Sharing the Lord’s Joy

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. | May 27, 2017 | Sunday Reflections | 0 |

Reflection on the Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (Year ABC) — Acts...

Catholic Quote of the Day — from Pope Francis

by ICL Editor | May 8, 2016 | Daily Quote | 0 |

“This is the witness—not only with words but also with everyday life—the testimony that every...

Encountering the Word — Acts 1:11

by ICL Editor | May 8, 2016 | Daily Verse | 0 |

A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture “This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven.” (Acts 1:11) Print this...

The Joy of the Ascension

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. | May 7, 2016 | Sunday Reflections | 0 |

The celebration of the Ascension used to leave me a bit flat. It was clear what Good Friday did...

Catholic Quote of the Day — from St. Josemaría Escrivá

by ICL Editor | May 5, 2016 | Daily Quote | 0 |

“It has always seemed logical to me that the most holy humanity of Christ should ascend to the glory of the Father. The ascension has always made me very happy. But I think that the sadness that is particular to the day of the...