Fr. Tom reflects on the Gospel message that the gates of Hell shall not prevail against the ministry founded by Christ and given to St. Peter the rock. He offered this message during Sunday evening Mass at Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, KS on August 23, 2020.

Fr. Viet offers a metaphor of building the church of Notre Dame and the faith it takes to build upon the faith handed down from previous generations. He delivered this message during Sunday morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on August 23, 2020.

Msgr. Charles recounts a trip where he toured archeological excavation below the Basilica of St. Peter’s in Rome and how the Church prevails over evil throughout the ages despite trials. He offered this message during Saturday evening Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on August 22, 2020.

Fr. Viet explains the story behind the Canaanite woman who begs Christ to heal her daughter and is an example to us of persistence in prayer. He offered this message during Sunday evening Mass at Church of the Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on August 16, 2020.

Fr. Tom reflects upon the Gospel story of the Canaanite woman who begs Jesus to heal her daughter. He offered this message during Sunday morning Mass at Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, KS on August 16, 2020.

Fr. Jerry asks if all are invited to our table as he offered message during Sunday morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on August 16, 2020.

Msgr. Charles speaks out against prejudice and our need to trust in Christ who demonstrated through the healing of a Canaanite woman’s child that Christ is for all people. He offered this message during Saturday evening Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on August 15, 2020.

Msgr. Charles relates the story of a race between Roger Bannister and John Landy to Peter walking on water until he takes his eyes off of Jesus. He offered this message during Sunday afternoon Mass at Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, KS on August 9, 2020.

Fr. Tom shares the story of a famous race between Roger Bannister and John Landy who had both broken the 4:00 mile record and the lesson in keeping our focus on the finish line. He offered this message during Sunday morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on August 9, 2020.

Fr. Viet encourages us to keep our eyes on Jesus so that we don’t sink into the chaos of our world. He offered this message during Saturday evening Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on August 8, 2020.