Reflections on life, meaning and purpose

Day 96: Hannah’s Prayer (2024)

As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah’s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today’s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult […]

Prophetic Messages Of The Promised Triumph Of The Immaculate Heart

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After becoming blind, this LA Catholic gained a new kind of vision

When a lector finishes the reading in Mass, parishioners don’t typically clap or cry. Then again, Ryan Rohrich isn’t your typical lector. Because while the 29-year-old may be sharing Scripture, he can’t actually see it. He’s blind. “I’m grateful to be proclaiming the word of God,” said Rohrich, a parishioner of St. John of God […]

Divine Mercy Sunday: The day the Lord made

Acts 4:32-35 / Ps. 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 / 1 Jn. 5:1-6 / Jn. 20:19-31 Three times in today’s Psalm we cry out a victory shout: “His mercy endures forever.” Truly we’ve known the everlasting love of God, who has come to us as our Savior. By the blood and water that flowed from Jesus’ pierced side […]

Civil Suits by Catholic Priests: A Status Report

Recent press coverage of a civil suit alleging defamation and fraud brought by a diocesan priest in Indiana against his own diocese and vicar general has triggered a great deal of discussion about the prudential […]

Divine Mercy Sunday and the Meaning of the Resurrection

Today’s Gospel records a post-Resurrection appearance of Jesus in which His mercy to sinners begins to flow.  Watch out!  There is no stopping it. Gospel (Read Jn 20:19-31) The celebration of our Lord’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday usually focuses on the sheer ecstasy of His victory over death.  All during Holy Week, we are absorbed […]