Ascension Podcasts: Recent Episodes
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In this fourth part of his sermon series on the Kerygma, the Good News, Fr. Gary shares the ways in which we respond to the gift of salvation won for us by Jesus Christ on the cross. He offered this message during Sunday morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on December 18, 2022.
Fr. Gary offers this third part of his 4 part series based on Fr. John Riccardo's book, Rescued, where he reflects on why Jesus came as a human to go to battle for us against the devil. He offered this message during Sunday morning Mass at Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, KS on December 11, 2022.
Fr. Gary explains what it means to be captured and enslaved by sin in part 2 of his homily series based on the book Rescued by Fr. John Riccardo. He offered this message during Sunday morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on December 4, 2022.
Part 1 of a four part series based on Fr. John Riccardo's book, "Rescued". Fr. Gary reflects on what it means to be created, how our faith is different than other religions, why we read different books of the bible in different ways and what it means to be loved by the God who created the universe. He offered this message during Sunday morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on November 27, 2022.
Fr. Gary reflects on the ways in which God delivers justice as well as offers mercy. He gave this message during Sunday morning Mass at Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, KS on March 20, 2022.
Fr. Mohan discusses the qualities that make repentance genuine and bring about change in our lives. He offered this message during Sunday morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on March 20, 2022.
Fr. Viet shares a personal story about a time he spent in the desert and how it allowed him the opportunity to focus on his relationship with Christ. He offered this message during Saturday evening Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on March 19, 2022.
Fr. Gary describes the change that occurs when one encounters Christ. He offered this message during Sunday morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on January 2, 2022.
Fr. Mohan explains how the desire and commitment of the Magi allowed God to manifest himself to them at the epiphany. He offered this message during Saturday evening Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on January 1, 2022.
Fr. Viet explains how Mary, Joseph and Jesus model the characteristics of a holy family. He offered this message during Sunday evening Mass at Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, KS on December 26, 2021.
Fr. Mohan explains how families that fear God always become happy families and holy families. He offered this message during Sunday afternoon Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on December 26, 2021.
Fr. Gary shares the ways in which family teaches us our faith, how to pray and how to love. He offered this message during Sunday morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on December 26, 2021.
Dcn. Kris explains why Christmas is such an important occasion to celebrate. He offered this message during Christmas morning Mass at Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, KS on December 25, 2021.
Fr. Gary shares his memories of Christmas lights as a child and how Christ is the light born at Christmas to shine through the darkness of our world. He offered this message during Christmas Eve Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on December 24, 2021.
Fr. Mohan discusses gift giving and how we should offer meaning and part of ourselves when giving, especially in the gift we offer Christ. He delivered this message during Sunday evening Mass at Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, KS on December 19, 2021.
Fr. Viet explains the ways in which Jesus fulfilled many prophecies of the Old Testament with his incarnation we celebrate at Christmas. He offered this message during Saturday morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on December 18, 2021.
Fr. Mohan explains the secret to having joy in our lives. He offered this message during Sunday evening Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on December 12, 2021.
Fr. Viet reflects on the words of St. Paul to rejoice always explaining that the way to always rejoice is by detaching from the world and focusing on Christ. He offered this message during Sunday morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS December 12, 2021.
Fr. Gary reflects on St. Paul's command to rejoice and have a change of heart encouraging parishioners to reflect on their personal stewardship especially of their time and talent. He offered this message during Saturday evening Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on December 11, 2021.
Fr. Viet explains how hungering and yearning for the Lord brings us closer to Him. He offered tis message during Sunday evening Mass at Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, KS on December 5, 2021.
Fr. Gary encourages us to live as people of hope because of the Good News of the Gospel. He offered this message during Sunday afternoon Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on December 5, 2021.
Fr. Mohan discusses ways that can help make us holy. He offered this message during Sunday morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on December 5, 2021.
Fr. Gary explains the need for preparatory seasons like Advent and Lent and how we need to prepare for the Lord's second coming. He offered this message during Sunday Morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on November 28, 2021.