Nov

9

Ascension Catholic Community Ministry of Intercession for November

November 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Chirst,
We give thanks for all your prayers on behalf of Ascension Parish, the community and the world. Please pray this month:
For the Holy Father’s intention that the testimony of love offered by the saints, may fortify Christians in their service to God and neighbor, imitating Christ who came not to [...]

Oct

2

Ascension Catholic Community Ministry of Intercession for October

October 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Please pray for the following this month.
For the Pope;s intention that the Synod of Bishops may help bishops and theologians as well as catechists and pastoral workers engaged in the service of the Word of God transmit with courage of the faith in communion with the entire Church.
Lord Jesus, we pray for the intention of [...]

Sep

28

Pastor’s Column

September 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A ‘NO’ THAT BECOMES A ‘YES’ AND
A ‘YES’ THAT BECOMES A ‘NO’
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells this parable: 

What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’
He answered, ‘I will not’; but later he changed his mind and went.
The father went [...]

Sep

1

Ascension Catholic Community Ministry of Intercession for September

September 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Dear friends in Christ, please pray for the following intentions this month.
For the Pope’s intention that those who are forced to leave home and country because of war or oppressive regimes may be supported by Christians in the defense and protection of their rights.
We pray for all those that work hard to lift individuals and [...]

Aug

31

Pastor’s Column

August 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

OFFERING OUR BODIES AS A LIVING SACRIFICE TO GOD
A REFLECTION ON TODAYS SECOND READING, ROMANS 12:1-2
Fr. Robert Barron, a professor of theology in Mundelein Seminary, Chicago, is recognized as one of the sharpest theologians in our church today. One of his books which I recently finished reading is called The Word on Fire, is a [...]

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