Fire on the Mountain

Join the ICC for this three-part series in which we explore the themes of the "Benedict Option," learn about families doing their part by being radically open to life, and consider practical ways that we can form Christ-centered communities. 

J.R.R. Tolkien was raised Catholic and from childhood steeped in the faith and liturgical life of the Church. Learn how his Catholic faith informed and inspired this great writer of the 20th century. 

Join Bishop Paprocki and the ICC as we explore St. Paul's admonition to receive the Eucharist, applied to our modern context. 

<p>Friends, we return now to Ordinary Time, and this Sunday, the Church gives us such a fundamentally important reading from the third chapter of the book of Genesis, which is about the fall. To return to this story—written, under God’s inspiration, with stunning perceptiveness—i ... Show More

Topics: Lukewarm, On Fire, Revelation 3, Spit out of God’s Mouth, Spew You Out, Repent, I Know Your Deeds, Hot or Cold, Church Camp, Revivals, Matthew 3, Acts 2, Baptize With Fire, Nepotism, Apostasy, Leave the Church, Laodicea, The Flesh, Galatians 5If you want a deeper look at ... Show More

"What does Jesus say is sin?" - Join us as we aim to give a Biblical understanding to this question 

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today's readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinaye ... Show More

Does Allah force anyone into belief? How about when He raised mount Toor above the heads of the Israelites? Find the answer and much more in this week's session. 

Did God really pick a fight with Jacob in the middle of the night? Are we reading this right? In this reflection, we explore a fascinating story from Genesis that shows us God’s relentless commitment to bless his people despite themselves.Interested in more? Watch a video and exp ... Show More

<p>Friends, I want to focus this week on the second reading, which is from the marvelous Letter to the Hebrews. It addresses a very important and very controversial topic—namely, the divine punishment. You would be hard-pressed to say that this is not a motif in the Bible. That’s ... Show More

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today's readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14, and Psalm 96. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinaye ... Show More

<p>Friends, the mountain is a great image throughout the Bible. It is the place where we go up and where God comes down to meet us. Today’s first reading from Isaiah orients us to three holy mountains of the Lord: first, the historical Mount Zion; second, its fulfillment in the h ... Show More

In one of the most dramatic moments in all of Scripture, Elijah stands alone on Mount Carmel against 450 prophets of Baal—and calls down fire from heaven. But this showdown is about more than just a miracle; it's a bold confrontation between truth and deception, faith and fear, t ... Show More