Forgiveness is an essential part of our lives as Christians. Recently, Ascension Presents posted a powerful story presented by Fr. Mark Mary of the Franciscan Friars of Renewal about a young woman who forgave the man who shot her, which ended up paralyzing her. Listen to the story below: Here’...
Today, we remember when our country endured the horrific terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. This anniversary is never an easy day, but we commemorate and pray for the souls of those who lost their lives. We pray for the victims’ families and friends. We also pray for and thank...
I’m a Catholic man in my early twenties, I pray daily, and my cross in this life is gender confusion. What is gender confusion? Gender confusion means different things for different people, but for me, it means I don’t have a grasp or even basic understanding of my...
Have you ever seen a religious sister riding an elephant? I know I haven’t! Sisters Anne and Clare Vandecoevering, two biological sisters who are part of the Sisters of St. Mary in Oregon, rode an elephant Oregon’s Winston Wildlife Safari in 2007. Although not pictured, they also have...
Happy Birthday to our Holy and Blessed Mother! Every year, the Catholic Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sept. 8. Just as we celebrate a loved one’s birthday, why not also celebrate the woman and Mother in heaven who loves us the most? Two Catholic...
Catholic men have followed suit in a powerful letter to Pope Francis! As more than 30,000 women signed a letter to Pope Francis pleading for answers, Catholic men also petitioned Pope Francis, except in slightly different way. The letter, (pictured below), which was posted Sept 5, asks both the...
