Christians who continue Christ’s mission make the divine presence felt in even the most hostile of places.
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How has the Eucharist transformed your life?
With a faith like that of our biblical ancestors, we can find in Christ’s body, blessed and broken for us, the source of everything we need.
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At the Ascension, Christ lifts our history into heaven
Christ has carried our humanity into God. This means that we matter, that what happens to the least of us matters.
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The Gospel according to ‘Game of Thrones’
The finale of “Game of Thrones” is rather profound—and rooted in the Gospel.
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The Ascension shows us that God’s invincible grace is for everyone.
The disciples’ mission is now ours, and Christ is ready to share with us the same power he gave them.
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How is the Holy Spirit inspiring you to serve God’s mission?
In Luke’s mind, the Spirit that had once dwelt in the Temple had now taken up residence among Christ’s disciples.
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Eternal life is hard to imagine—but this is what we know
Overwhelmed in the present, we have lost all feel for the future. So let’s say this of eternal life: It is where waiting comes to an end.
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Like a mother, the Lord worries when we go astray (and will let us know)
When we do wrong, our Lord can be as relentless as any mother.
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Love is the key to discipleship.
One might have expected a statement of disappointment or regret. Instead, Jesus speaks to his disciples of love.
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An encounter with divine love is an encounter with God’s own self.
As the first disciples trusted in the Advocate, they found a love that gave peace to their hearts.