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…
Who Will be Saved? Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ, Who will be saved? That is, in essence, the question that is posed to Jesus…
Written By Dr. William O’Leary A first-time parent has so many things to learn and get used to – not the least of which is…
Evangelization Begins with Friendship Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ, In today’s Gospel passage we hear Jesus say to his disciples: “I have come to…