Fr. Tom challenges our nostalgia and thinking about the birth of Christ pointing out that Christ came in the messiness of humanity in a stable. He offered this message during Christmas morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on December 25, 2020.

Fr. Viet discusses how strange it was that God came to us as an infant to save humanity which we celebrate at Christmas. He offered this message during Christmas Eve Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on December 24, 2020.

Fr. Viet talks about one of his favorite movies, Braveheart, and how Mary demonstrates true freedom. He offered this message during Sunday morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on December 20, 2020.

Fr. Tom shares the ways in which Mary reflected upon the news that she would bare the Christ child. He offered this message during Saturday evening Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on December 19, 2020.

Fr. Al offers ten words that are used to describe the coming of Christ and our need for a savior. He offered this message during Sunday morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on December 13, 2020.

Fr. Al offers ten words that are used to describe the coming of Christ and our need for a savior. He offered this message during Sunday morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on December 13, 2020.

Fr. Kenn Clem discusses the reasons why we rejoice at this time of Advent as we await the coming of our savior at Christmas. He offered this message at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on December 12, 2020.

Fr. Tom reflects on the life and model of John the Baptist who teaches us to invite Christ into our own life and share him with others by the way we live. He offered this message during Sunday morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on December 6, 2020.

Fr. Viet explains how we prepare the way of the Lord by first acknowledging that we need a savior. He offered this message during Sunday morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on December 6, 2020.

Dcn. Ken cautions against getting ready for Christmas as we begin Advent without also spiritually preparing to receive Christ into our hearts. He offered this message during Sunday evening Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on November 29, 2020.