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The Stories We Tell Our Children Have Consequences
Stories matter. We tell them to help us understand the world around us. But what if the stories we tell don't mirror our Catholic morals? What if the…
3 years, 3 months ago
If God Loves Everyone, Why Doesn't Everyone Go to Heaven?
"If not everyone is going to heaven, then I don't want to be there." Is this sentiment honorable? Or misguided? Fr. Mike addresses the mystery of hea…
3 years, 3 months ago
How to Begin with the End in Mind
What do I want to be true about me at the end of this year that is not currently true? At the beginning of this new year, Fr. Mike shares the advice …
3 years, 3 months ago
God Is Asking You to Give Him Everything
How do we give God everything? It's obvious from the stories throughout the Scriptures that God is asking us to give him everything but is He also ca…
3 years, 4 months ago
Does God Need Me to Pray for What I Need?
When we are struggling spiritually or experiencing some physical suffering we can find ourselves asking the question; "Is God listening to my prayer?…
3 years, 4 months ago
Give God Your Best Yes (like Mary Did)
"God will never ask you to do more than Mary did." And what did Mary do? She said "yes". Today, on the eve of the celebration of Mary's Immaculate Co…
3 years, 4 months ago
A Message to Catholic Men
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3 years, 4 months ago
Prideful? Here’s How to Stop and Be Humble
If you or someone you know has benefited from Ascension's free media, would you consider giving a gift of financial support? (https://tinyurl.com/2z5…
3 years, 4 months ago
A Theology of Working Out
Let's talk about exercise!
Today Fr. Mike challenges us to re-evaluate the way we treat and view our bodies as well as to compare the difference bet…
3 years, 5 months ago
Do I Have to Obey My Parents When I’m an Adult, Too?
"Honor thy Father and thy Mother."
We know from our youth that we are called to obey our parents as commanded by the 4th Commandment. But what about…
3 years, 5 months ago