On Ascension Day, Jesus gives His apostles, a group of men singularly lacking in influence, a worldwide mission. How would they be able to pull this off?
Gospel (Read Lk 24:46-53)
St. Luke tells us that as Jesus prepares to…
Ascension
The celebration of the Ascension used to leave me a bit flat. It was clear what Good Friday did for me. And Easter Sunday’s benefits were indisputable. But as for the Ascension, what’s in it for me?
Christianity is about…
It may seem an impertinence to say so, but Pope Leo the Great seems to think so
Catholics are used to the idea that Our Lady is higher than the angels, but is it true for the rest of us?…
It is fitting to celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. We rejoice to see the holy city roll out the red carpet and hail Jesus as the promised Messiah.
The problem is, however, that the only crown…
