ORIGINS | The Fall of Humanity | Ray Gal...

We all have influence and power, but how do we use it wisely—and how should we respond when others have power over us? Ecclesiastes 10 teaches us to see power, words, and leadership clearly, ultimately pointing us to Jesus—the perfect King who used His power not to be served, but ... Show More

Life is broken, unpredictable, and ultimately ends in death—but Ecclesiastes teaches us how to live wisely without pretending we can control or understand everything. Discover how to trust God in the mystery, enjoy His good gifts, work wholeheartedly, and live with hope because J ... Show More

Ecclesiastes 4–6 confronts the weight of a broken world, restless success, empty religion, and wealth that promises more than it can deliver. This sermon reminds us that life becomes unbearably heavy when we try to carry it without God—and that true contentment, joy, and purpose ... Show More

Why is the world so messed up? John Mark reflects on the reality of the world's dysfunction and how the story of the Fall in Genesis explains humanity's descent into chaos. He challenges us to reconsider our understanding of sin, its origins, and its impact on our lives, ... Show More

In today's readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777 or visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. 

In today's readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. Unlock the full experience of The Catechism in a Year (with Father Mike Schmitz) with the Ascension App ... Show More

In today's readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains a ... Show More

<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

In today's readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains a ... Show More

Lecture 4 in my Psychological Significance of the Biblical Stories lecture series I turned my attention in this lecture to the older of the two creation accounts in Genesis: the story of Adam and Eve. In its few short paragraphs, it covers: the emergence of human self-consciousne ... Show More