Source: Ascension Presents on YouTube Why do we fast? Fr. Mike explains that it’s not about getting more love and attention from God. Fasting is about self-mastery, discernment, sacrifice, and being a co-redeemer with Jesus. In this video, Fr. Mike dives deeper into these four reasons, helping you make the […]
Source: Ascension Presents on YouTube Dr. Edward Sri explains that Lent is our forty days in the desert with Jesus. The New Testament roots of Lent lie in Jesus’ forty days of fasting in the desert, and his forty days were prefigured by the Jews forty years of wandering in […]
Source: Ascension Presents on YouTube Writer and producer Barbara Nicolosi talks about what it’s like to be a Catholic in Hollywood. While admitting that most people who work in Hollywood just keep to themselves and don’t talk about controversial issues for fear of losing their job, about ten percent of […]
Source: Ascension Presents on YouTube Film director Chuck Kinnane, known for his documentary film The Human Experience, discusses some of his recent projects—such as the film Child 31—and what inspires him to make the films he makes. Find out more about Chuck’s work at https://www.kinnanefilms.com. Learn more about Mary’s Meals […]
Source: Ascension Presents on YouTube Fr. Mark-Mary talks about the most necessary step in order to surrender to God, the thing that provides the greatest strength in the spiritual life. Step one always has to be going to God and asking for his help. God is good, present, and active […]
Source: Ascension Presents on YouTube How Catholics Should Connect with Others There’s justice and prudence and temperance and fortitude, faith, and hope, and love. But do you recall the social virtues at all? Thankfulness and affability are some social virtues that show us how Catholics should connect with others in […]
Source: Ascension Presents on YouTube Jackie Angel shares how you can respond to pro-choice arguments in a compassionate way. In short, every human being has the right to live, and we are human beings from conception. But there is a lot more logic that goes into being pro-life than that. […]
Source: Ascension Presents on YouTube There are many similarities and differences between the Catholic Church and the Protestant denominations. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz narrows the differences down to one thing that really sets Catholicism apart from other Christian Churches: authoritative teaching. If you like this video, you may […]
Source: Ascension Presents on YouTube Bobby Angel makes it clear that men are just as responsible for abortion as women are. Men are responsible for protecting woman from circumstances that lead to abortion. As Pope St. John Paul II said: “The task of every man is the dignity of every […]
Source: Ascension Presents on YouTube Father Mark-Mary shares a goal-setting technique that helped make Google…well, Google. But instead of using this goal-setting technique for worldly gain, Father shows you how to use it to establish a prayer routine that will change your life. First, you’ll need to develop a taste […]
Source: Ascension Presents on YouTube What is meant by the final purification? Understanding the Catholic notion of purgatory requires knowing the difference between a temporal consequence and an eternal consequence; this difference has nothing to do with damnation and salvation. Some people reject the idea of purgatory because they misunderstand […]
Source: Ascension Presents on YouTube We often use the term “friend” loosely, introducing casual acquaintances as “My friends Lucy and John.” But what is friendship, really? In this video, Fr. Mike uses Aristotle’s three kinds of friendship—pleasant friendships, useful friendships, and virtuous friendships—as guidelines. While all three can be good, […]