A Prayer for Ascension Day
In my favorite painting of the Ascension, the only part of Jesus we see are his feet, with the disciples below looking up. I put myself in that painting and pray…
In my favorite painting of the Ascension, the only part of Jesus we see are his feet, with the disciples below looking up. I put myself in that painting and pray…
A few days before his death, his son asked him, “What can you see, Dad?” He only smiled in response.
At our wedding service, we hoped to make clear that Jesus would be at the center of our marriage…
Jesus said, “Love one another; as I have loved you.” I can understand the first part, but “as I have loved you”… this is where I struggle.
In this story from March 1989, actor Ernest Borgnine recalls a divine vision he received while filming a scene for Franco Zeffirelli’s acclaimed multi-part television film, Jesus of Nazareth.
I don’t know what went through Christ’s mind when he prayed, but I can readily grasp that his prayers were different than mine
This simple prayer has been my constant companion. It’s short, easy to learn and you can pray it anywhere.
I pray that I follow Jesus’ words, that I offer healing to the sick, sight to the blind, peace in the midst of turmoil and compassion to the lonely.
What is your attraction to Jesus? Take the time during this season of Lent to identify it and pursue it.
How could Christ’s followers possibly have understood his death and Resurrection? Jesus tried to prepare them…
The kindness and faith of the people who have seen the shadowy image of Jesus at St. Ursuline make me feel like I’ve seen a miracle, too.
When we hear Jesus’ words spoken, they sound like poetry, no matter how they’re printed on the page.