Today we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord, that moment when our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven to be seated at the right hand of the Father, where he intercedes for us as the Sovereign Lord of the cosmos, as the one mediator between God and men (1 Tim 2:5).
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Peter and the Papacy: Feed My Sheep
Peter and the Papacy: In today’s gospel, Jesus takes Peter back to that moment in time when, at a charcoal fire, he denied him three times. But now, before this new charcoal fire, things are very different.
The Resurrection Defeats the Throes of Death
The resurrection of Christ defeats the throes of death. By the power of the risen Christ, our feet are set on the path of life, casting out fear of death as humankind’s greatest enemy is put to death.
Touched By Divine Mercy: A Personal Testimony
On April 21, 2022, I gave my testimony of my first Divine Mercy Sunday at the Alive in Christ, Divine Mercy Retreat via Zoom. Alive in Christ is a local Catholic, Charismatic group that operates out of the Diocese of Tucson.
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The Feast of Divine Mercy: A Refuge and Shelter for All Souls
My daughter, . . . I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open.
The Resurrection of The Dead: A Truth of The Catholic and Christian Faith
Today, I spoke to Dave about upcoming Holy Week, Easter, and the resurrection of Christ. I asked him if he believed in the resurrection. It’s a dogma of the faith. It gives us great hope for the future. Unfortunately, he shook his head “no.”
Six Ways to Make Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion More Fruitful in Your Life
It is always a challenge to enter more deeply into the spirit of Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion. I often feel as if I cannot get where I want to be. As if the celebration of the passion of the Lord doesn’t penetrate my heart and life as much as it should—or as much as I want it to.
He Saw You
I can’t imagine the mental torture Jesus went through before his death. His human side began to tremble and quake knowing his death was going to be the most painful one known to man.