Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 1, 2014, the Solemnity of the Ascension, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. As Jesus said, it was better that He go, because then He would send the Holy Spirit. The Acts of the Apostles shows us how the Holy Spirit should be active in our lives. So as we approach Pentecost, ask for more!

Key words: Ascension, Holy Spirit, Pentecost

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, May 31, 2014, the Solemnity of the Ascension, by Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. God had a plan to reveal Jesus as the Messiah, and He has a plan for each one of us. We are all called to carry God's plan of salvation to everyone, just as the apostles did. First, though, we need to have a relationship with Jesus.

Key words: Easter, Ascension, evangelization, worship, conversion

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 1, 2014, the Solemnity of the Ascension, by Fr. Pat Egan. Fr. Pat reflects on the event of the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven and what it means for our lives.

Key words: Ascension, Advocate, presence, Holy Spirit