When you read or think about the Ascension of our Lord, do you picture Jesus looking up to heaven? That is how He often appears in artwork, but Father Chuck asks us to look at this Sunday's bulletin. It features an image of stained glass from the Detroit Cathedral showing Jesus looking down with his arms wide open (photo by Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P.). We know that Jesus is looking at us with his arms wide open, continually pouring out the Holy Spirit. All we need to do is surrender to His love.

Catholic Mass readings for Ascension Sunday, June 1, 2025

First Reading: Acts 1: 1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 47: 2-3, 6-7, 8-9
Second Reading: Ephesians 1: 17-23 or Hebrews 9: 24-28; 10: 19-23
Alleluia: Matthew 28: 19a, 20b
Gospel: Luke 24: 46-53

How do we recognize God's voice in our lives? Jesus promises in today's Gospel that the Holy Spirit will be "Advocate" and teacher, for us and Jayden Raphael as he receives the grace of Baptism today. Father Chuck shares some inspiring stories of the workings of the Holy Spirit in his life in today's homily.

Gospel Catholic Mass readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2025

First Reading: Acts 15: 1-2, 22-29
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 67: 2-3, 5, 6 and 8
Second Reading: Revelation 21: 10-14, 22-23
Alleluia: John 14: 23
Gospel: John 14: 23-29

Bishop Peter Smith fills in for Father Chuck with this homily on his insights about the election of Pope Leo and his reflections on today's second reading. Did you know that the Holy Spirit is at work in our archdiocese, bringing an increased interest in the Catholic Church, particularly from young men? Our choosing to follow God will bring us to the new heaven and new earth when all creation is renewed.

Catholic Mass readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 18, 2025

First Reading: Acts 14: 21-27
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 8-9, 10-11, 12-13
Second Reading: Revelation 21: 1-5a
Alleluia: John 13: 34
Gospel: John 13: 31-33a, 34-35