Let us talk about our faith – Holy Trinity Church

Certainly, we are in Easter Time. Let us remember that Easter is not one day (Easter Sunday), but an entire season in which the Church highlights the triumphant Resurrection of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, where He is seated at the right hand of God the Father. During these days, the Church will celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord to Heaven. It is very important that we do not confuse the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord with the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Heaven which is celebrated on August 15th. In the Ascension, Jesus ascends to Heaven by His own will and power because Jesus is divine (let us remember that Jesus is 100% God and 100% human being). On the other hand, Mary, who is only a human being, goes to Heaven by the power of God. God took her to Heaven.

The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is one of the most important solemnities in the Roman Catholic Church, and it is described in Mark 16:19, Luke 24:50–51, and Acts 1:2–11. This special moment in the life of the Lord and the Church happened 40 days after the Resurrection of the Lord.

There are five holy days of obligation in the Roman Catholic Church in 2026:

Mary, Mother of God – January 1st

Ascension – May 14th

All Saints Day – November 1st

Immaculate Conception – December 8th

Christmas – December 25th

The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord was celebrated this past Thursday, May 14th, but some Dioceses move it to today, Sunday. So, do not be surprised if you watch the Mass on TV and find that they are celebrating the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord this weekend.

Let us participate with faith, love, and devotion in each one of the celebrations of the Roman Catholic Church. In each liturgy, we have a special encounter with the Lord Jesus, who is the Eucharist. Let us remember that we find the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Communion.

Remember, The parish that we dream is the parish that I help to build!

God bless you, and may the Blessed Virgin Mary be with you always!

Fr. Jorge Ramirez

Holy Trinity Church… 165 years evangelizing!