Humble Righteousness Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ, The readings for this weekend speak of God’s justice, the importance of prayerful perseverance and the necessity…
A Message From Fr. Gary This week you will receive a brochure introducing our “Faith Lived… Blessings Shared” stewardship initiative. I’m proud to be part…
The End of Christendom? Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ, The Gospel for this weekend sheds light on the value of persistence, especially as it…
Oblivious to Blessings? Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ, There was once a time when all seemed to be going very well for me –…
Faith: A Way of Knowing Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ, This week the readings invite us to ponder faith. We often say, “have faith!” But…
What is REALM? Ascension has moved to a new kind of church record keeping solution called Realm®. It primarily serves the administrative needs of our…
Hearts Fully Committed Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The Gospel for this 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time is often referred to as the “Story…
Forgiveness, Restoration, & Proper Order Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The readings for this weekend’s liturgy stress the merciful heart of God and describe,…
Did Jesus Really Mean That? Jesus, in speaking to the crowds, makes what seems to our modern ears to be a very radical demand –…
Humility: The Foundation of Prayer Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ, Today, the Sacred Scriptures touch on the topic of humility. The reading from the…