Comments on: Thursday, May 10, 2018 – After Ascension: A Time to Fast and Pray https://www.acatholic.org/after-ascension-a-time-to-fast/ DAILY MASS READINGS AND REFLECTIONS @ ACATHOLIC.ORG Sat, 06 Aug 2022 02:02:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: James Welsford https://www.acatholic.org/after-ascension-a-time-to-fast/#comment-27814 Sat, 06 Aug 2022 02:02:29 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=63378#comment-27814 I think I have used this site before requesting the use of pictures for my book about Jesus and His Paschal Mystery. Please let me know if I have permission to use the picture of Jesus ascending.
Thank you very much

]]> By: A https://www.acatholic.org/after-ascension-a-time-to-fast/#comment-11496 Thu, 10 May 2018 23:52:30 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=63378#comment-11496 Welcome back, Mary! I always enjoy the historical and theological backgrounds you give in your reflections. This time it was about the first novena.

It makes even more sense now that our parish (which will be celebrating the Ascension on Sunday) instituted a novena for us to pray starting tomorrow until the day before Pentecost. I thought that it was just because it’s the 9 days leading up to Pentecost, but I completely missed the part about today being the actual Ascension day, and that the disciples did the first novena due to the 9 days. I think I roughly heard something about that at church, but cometely missed the significance, until I read it from you. Thank you!

]]> By: Maria https://www.acatholic.org/after-ascension-a-time-to-fast/#comment-11495 Thu, 10 May 2018 21:49:08 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=63378#comment-11495 Thank you Mary! Great reflection! Pray and Fast, come Holy Spirit fill our hearts with you. You have really inspired me Mary! I went to mass today and it was beautiful. I have my Novena to start as well. Lovely to have you back Mary!
God bless you always

]]> By: Ellen https://www.acatholic.org/after-ascension-a-time-to-fast/#comment-11494 Thu, 10 May 2018 14:00:18 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=63378#comment-11494 Beautiful! Perfect for today. I am in a time of transition. I’ve been a widow and single mother for over six years. My youngest is graduating from hugh school and leaving soon. What next Lord? Perfect time for a Novena. And thanks for the insight about the first novena. God bless you!

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.acatholic.org/after-ascension-a-time-to-fast/#comment-11493 Thu, 10 May 2018 12:49:12 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=63378#comment-11493 Thanks Mary for your very inspiring reflection. Thanks to God for bringing you back to us as it cannot be taken for granted. Keep it up

]]> By: Akronyi Monday https://www.acatholic.org/after-ascension-a-time-to-fast/#comment-11492 Thu, 10 May 2018 12:41:22 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=63378#comment-11492 Thank you Mary for this nice reflection.Welcome back.God almighty give us the grace to receive the holy spirit.

]]> By: Sandi https://www.acatholic.org/after-ascension-a-time-to-fast/#comment-11491 Thu, 10 May 2018 12:24:44 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=63378#comment-11491 Mary, welcome back. I’ve missed your posts, as much as I enjoyed John’s. Each of you has your own style, which I look forward to and miss when you’re away.
This time of prayer, fasting and waiting is coming at a time for me when I am contemplating changing companies after being with my current employer for going on 15 years. The new opportunity seems to be the answer to my prayers to “clear a path” if I am meant to leave my current position. I’ve been praying for guidance from the Holy Spirit and God with his perfect timing has put me at the final stages of interviews during this time leading up to Pentecost. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle them with the fire of your love.

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.acatholic.org/after-ascension-a-time-to-fast/#comment-11490 Thu, 10 May 2018 09:51:12 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=63378#comment-11490 Thank you Mary. Beautiful reflection for a wonderful time of year. May the Holy Spirit guide you through your journey of whats next. Good to have you back!

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