Like the astronauts aboard Artemis II, we are not alone, and when we work together as a community, we can experience our strength and find hope in the next possible emergence.
The Ascension is not an invitation to remain still waiting for direction from above. It is a commission to move outward into the world as it is: fractured, beautiful and full of God's hidden presence.
We talk about joy as the core of the Easter story of the resurrection and ascension of Jesus. As Christians, we are meant to be an Easter people — a people marked by joy.
Horizons - "My heart is deeply moved by the gift God has given me in Ana María and Nadine. They live within me, and though their presence is now different, it continues to accompany me on my journey."
"In religious life, forgiveness has a concrete face: the sister I share my life with. That makes it more real, but also more demanding," writes Sr. Adriana Perez.
The Life - Our sister panelists reflect, in light of the Resurrection, on the question: Can you describe a moment of spiritual, personal or communal renewal that reminded you of God's presence in your life?
Theologians' Corner - It is unsurprising that Jesus chose the shepherd as an image of his care for his people. Those who heard it would know how important the shepherd is for the well-being of the entire community.