Ascension Archives

We are On a Mission from the Lord

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | May 12, 2024 | Knowing, Put Out Into the Deep | 0 |

At my parish, we desire to become a people fully alive, rooted in Jesus Christ, sharing his love...

The Ascension of the Lord and Our Mission

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff | May 29, 2022 | Living, Put Out Into the Deep | 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 | 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 | 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 | Sundays | 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 | Sundays | 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 | 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 | Sundays | 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 | Sundays | 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 | 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 | 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...