The Feast of the Ascension Today, we recall when Jesus was taken to heaven and forever seated at his Father's right hand. This commemoration is important because it completes what was started with the Incarnation of the Word in the womb of the Blessed Virgin. The Ascension comes full circle of Jesus’ mission and his … Continue reading Jesus’ Mission Comes Full Circle
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Surviving the Time of Great Distress
Fourth Sunday of Easter-C It has already been four weeks since we celebrated Easter, and a lot has happened. On Monday after Easter, we heard of Pope Francis's death, and now we know that the Church will be led by his successor, Pope Leo XVI. There will be plenty of time to react to the … Continue reading Surviving the Time of Great Distress
What a Wonderful Place to Be
The Ascension of the Lord The beginning of the Acts of the Apostles: “In the first book, Theopolis, I dealt with all that Jesus did and taught until the day he was taken up, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen.” Strangely, the first book, according to Luke, … Continue reading What a Wonderful Place to Be
Fourth Sunday Easter -Year C
Let’s Spend Some Time with the Acts of the Apostles The Acts of the Apostles is perhaps a little unique in the realm of New Testament witness. It is primarily an historical account after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The words in the Acts of the Apostles convey what happened in the early … Continue reading Fourth Sunday Easter -Year C