Tag Archive: #ascension

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (9:30 am)

The Most Reverend Jeffrey S. Grob presiding with Deacon Jerry Brennan assisting.

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (5:00 pm Vigil)

Father Gilbert Mashurano presiding with Deacon Jerry Brennan assisting.

Enlightened Perspective

To Christians living in the 21st century, it might seem surprising that the Apostles still did not fully understand Jesus or God’s plan when Jesus ascended into Heaven. After all that Jesus had explained to them even after His resurrection, [read more...]

What (NOT) To Do With Criticism

When we receive criticism from someone it’s easy to think that we can either put up our fists and fight it or let it defeat us. But are those really the only two options? In this video, Fr. Mike walks [read more...]

The Power of HOPE

The Ascension of the Lord – Year C After Jesus ascended into Heaven, the Apostles returned to Jerusalem with great joy. Strikingly, the Apostles were not sad after Jesus seemingly left them. The Apostles’ joy flowed from their hope—hope that [read more...]

What is God’s Love Language?

Most of us are familiar with the 5 Love Languages; gift-giving acts of service, physical touch, words of affirmation, and quality time. But which of these is how God gives and receives love? In this video, Fr. Mike shares with us [read more...]

Young Adult Group to Study Epic: The Early Church

Young Adult Ministry (for those in their 20s and 30s) is hosting a new study!  We will be studying Epic:  The Early Church and learning about the first 500 years of Church history. We will meet at St. Raymond’s in [read more...]

Can Someone be Denied Communion?

Sometimes we can be tricked into thinking that the Holy Communion we receive at Mass every Sunday is somehow owed to us; that we have a right to receive it. However, the Eucharist, which is Jesus Christ’s own body and [read more...]

Strive to Remain in God’s Grace

Ascension Sunday  Saint Mark’s gospel does not give us any details about the Ascension. He simply says that Jesus was taken up into heaven and took His seat at the right hand of God. Although this statement is very simple, [read more...]