Fr. Viet shares his experience herding sheep in Israel and the qualities that make a good shepherd, pastor, leader and parent. He offered this message during Sunday morning Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on July 18, 2021.

Fr. Viet offers suggestions Bishop Robert Barron taught him for baptized Christians to live out their mission of salvation of their souls and the souls of all. He offered this message during Sunday afternoon Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on July 11, 2021.

Fr. Gary explains the ways in which we are all called to be prophets by praying, studying and living out our faith. He offered this message during Saturday evening Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on July 10, 2021.

Newly appointed pastor, Fr. Gary Pennings, introduces himself and offers an analogy of Christian life being like a car race. He offered this message during Saturday evening Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on July 3, 2021.

Fr. Tom discusses the ways in which Jesus touches those he heals and offers a thank you for the ways in which the parish family at Ascension has touched him with their love and spirituality in his final weekend homily as Pastor at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on June 26, 2021.

Dcn. John shares a story that reflects the human condition of our deep hunger for forgiveness. He offered this message during Sunday evening Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on June 20, 2021.

Dcn. Kris discusses our need to rely on God in the good and bad times. He offered this message during Saturday evening Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on June 19, 2021.

Fr. Tom explains the ways in which we are called to live a grow in faith. He offered this message during Sunday afternoon Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on June 13, 2021.

Fr. Viet explains the mustard seed principle and how God often presents himself in small ways that become the greatest. He offered this message during Saturday evening Mass at Ascension Catholic Parish in Overland Park, KS on June 12, 2021.

Fr. Viet explains the relationship between blood and covenants with God. He offered this message during Sunday evening Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Overland Park, KS on June 6, 2021.