Ascension OPKS

Church of the Ascension is a vibrant parish serving over 3000 Catholic families in Overland Park, KS.

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Fr. Viet shares a personal story about a time he spent in the desert and how it allowed him the opportunity to focus on his relationship with Christ. https://t.co/5mZobbw5fa

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Still deciding what to donate to the Celebrate Ascension auction? Scan the QR code below for our Amazon wish list of auction items that are needed. Tickets are $95 in advance through February 6th. Seats are limited. Go to https://t.co/i1TIZP4wph.

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Buy your ticket now to the Celebrate Ascension Dinner, Auction and Sock Hop! Tickets are $95 per person (early bird pricing through February 6th). Or reserve your VIP table of 10 for $1500. Seats are limited. Go to https://t.co/6UUA5AS2ud to reserve your spot!

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Fr. Mohan describes the different kings in a deck of cards and which suit reflects Christ. https://t.co/xHdBRVUU9Q

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Fr. Gary discusses what it means to receive Christ fully into our hearts. https://t.co/wP1xKA74VE

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Fr. Mohan reflects on the way we should approach and prepare for the second coming of Christ. https://t.co/TKN9x4q4jf

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Fr. Gary reflected on St. John Paul II's teaching known as The Law Of The Gift sharing that the more we give of ourselves the more we imitate christ more fully. https://t.co/uljStLdMjz

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Fr. Mohan shares stories of generosity expressed through giving and the joy that was shared through that gift. https://t.co/1KRW0JljPo

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Fr. Gary explains the different Greek words for Love and how Jesus uses them in the New Testament calling us to love like the Father has loved us. https://t.co/VD5gFlG1Sn

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Fr. Gary reflects on the story of Bartimaeus, a blind man, who was healed by Jesus and the metaphor St. Mark intended for our spiritual blindness. https://t.co/Lyhbo2p7uh

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Fr. Mohan shares Bible accounts where God saw someone suffering and rescued them just as Jesus healed Bartimaeus in the Gospel. https://t.co/LQvuqpvvJI

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Fr. Gary walks through the story of the rich young man's journey relates to our own faith life requiring us to let go of things that get in the way of loving rightly. https://t.co/q5AaSaQooR

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Fr. Mohan cautions that comfortability in our faith prevents us from growing and deepening our relationship with God. https://t.co/sQq0ejwOCL

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Fr. Mohan suggests 2 simple ways to keep your marriage strong and permanent. https://t.co/5eTmH2ppYL

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Fr. Gary explains God's plan for marriage sharing a story and ceremony from a town in Croatia known for having no divorce. https://t.co/Bfe0TlX1bB

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Fr. Gary warns of the dangers of selfishness inviting us to help others encounter the generosity and love of God through our own selflessness. https://t.co/eH9PSR2Y0R

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Fr. Mohan reflects on the dangers of jealousy and what the Bible says we should do to overcome it. https://t.co/lZdy3TDOzR

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Fr. Mohan offers examples and guidance on ways we can make better decisions. https://t.co/5QWP14QD0d

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Fr. Gary counters our human condition of selfish ambition with a call to a life of service. https://t.co/HR0t2vBhO3

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Fr. Gary reflects on Jesus' question, "Who do you say I am?" noting that understanding who Christ is allows us to understand what we're called to be. https://t.co/bd8e3SVFA0