Entries for May 2026

How would you respond to a threat? We want to think we’re ready and prepared, but it’s another thing when you are confronted by an enemy in the flesh. A friend of mine, wearing an expensive coat I gave him in post-Communist Poland, simply peed his pants when a gun was pointed at him by a...

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The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord commemorates Jesus’ ascension into Heaven.  Historically, this holy has been celebrated 40 days after Easter Sunday – the Thursday in the sixth week of Easter. Most U.S. dioceses, however,  have moved the celebration of the Ascensio...

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The Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, reminds us how Jesus Himself, through an act of entrusting, willed that the divine maternity be extended to all men and women, that is, to the Church herself. In 2018, Pope Francis established the Monday after the Solemnity of Pentecost,...

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In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for Pentecost Sunday and Father Mike Schmitz of Ascension Presents makes a guest appearance. The readings are: First Reading: Acts 2:1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 104:1,...

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