If the Church is not Crying… Rewind your imagination to a pre-pandemic Sunday morning Mass at Ascension. Feel the bustle of bodies squishing into the…
The Sensory Experience of a Feast As Catholics, we are often playfully criticized for the all of the “bells and smells” of our faith. While…
In your pre-pandemic life, how frequently did you walk in or out of a church sanctuary, dip your fingers in Holy Water, and bless yourself…
If you are a younger Catholic, you may not be aware that sharing the “sign of peace” did not become a common part of our…
There are two principle components of each Mass: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. (For well informed YFF, Homeschool, or…
Jesus in the Eucharist: After experiencing a prolonged Eucharistic fast, it is likely that you are particularly grateful for the opportunity to receive Jesus in…
Facemasks Facemasks have become a symbol of the pandemic, and — unfortunately in some cases — a symbol of angst, anger, and division. If you…
Grief If you have attended Mass at Ascension since our church reopened, you have likely noticed some changes. If you are a parent, you may…
By Jamie Kahm I’ve written some reflections during this time to help me try to deal with all the things going on, but I’ve been…
Melissa Hanks connects every mother’s go-to phrase, “Be careful!” with Sacred Scripture’s go-to phrase, “Be not afraid.” Melissa shares how she longs for Jesus’ True Presence, only to find Him truly present in the palm of her hand.