Pope Francis has today announced that he will create 21 new Cardinals on August 27, 2022.

Included in the list of the new Cardinal is Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke>>>>>>> https://www.catholicforlife.com/pope-francis-creates-bishop-peter-ebere-okpaleke-as-a-cardinal/

Today, on the Ascension of our Lord, we once more remember the “mission” that we have been entrusted with: “You are witnesses of these things” (Lk 24:48). God’s Word is still alive today: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:. Also today, there is a current and urgent demand for the Word of God: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19); “He said to them, ‘Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature’” (Mk 16:15).

On this Solemnity, this commission from our Master strongly reverberates. Jesus —wrapped up in our humanity— has completed his mission in the world>>>>>https://www.homilyhub.com/homily-for-ascension-sunday-year-c-3/

HOMILY: John 17:20-26

“A veterinarian by profession, I was called to examine a ten year-old Irish wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa and their little boy, Shane, were all extremely attached to Belker, and they were looking to me to perform a miracle for their ailing pet. After gathering a thorough history from Ron, Lisa and Shane, I examined Belker and found, sadly, that he was dying of cancer. Gathering the family around the suffering dog, I told them there was really nothing I could do for their poor pet and then suggested that they take him back home, making him as comfortable as possible in surroundings familiar to him. Gently did I then suggest that I come to their home to euthanize Belker. Promising to call me the next day with their decision>>>>>> https://www.catholicforlife.com/year-c-homily-for-the-7th-sunday-of-easter-1/

THEME: ABIDING PRESENCE OF GOD

Today’s readings show us the effects of the abiding presence of God in His Church and of His indwelling in each one of us.

The first reading, taken from the Acts of the Apostles, tells us how the Holy Spirit, indwelling in the Church, helped the apostles to solve a major doctrinal problem about the Gentiles becoming Christians, which shook the very foundation of the early Church.

The Responsorial Psalm (Ps 67) prays that all the nations on the earth may recognize their God and praise Him.

The second reading, taken from the Book of Revelation, describes the Church as the Heavenly Jerusalem which replaces the holy presence of God in the Holy of Holies in the Temple in Jerusalem. This New Jerusalem is a city united in love, with the victorious Jesus residing in it and in each of its members.

The Gospel passage reminds us that the Holy Spirit, abiding within us, is our Teacher, our Advocate, and the Source of our peace and joy. The passage offers a vision of hope as well. Jesus promises his followers that the Holy Spirit will come and instruct them in everything they need to know.

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