Summary: <a href="http://matthewsleonard.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/catholic_FINAL_150.jpg"></a>It’s one of the most overlooked miracles in Scripture.<br> All too often we focus so much on the Passion, death and Resurrection of Our Lord that we breeze right over a pivotal event in our eternal pilgrimage – the Ascension.<br> That would be a huge mistake.<br> Not long ago I picked up one of my many books by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Not a good idea if you have a lot of items on your “to-do” list.<br> He’s so incredibly brilliant that I just couldn’t stop reading.<br> Benedict’s focus was on the importance of the Ascension and how it leads to Pentecost and beyond. It was a real eye-opener. I learned a lot and I can’t wait to share it with you.<br> Among other things, in this episode I’ll cover:<a href="http://matthewsleonard.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/866px-Ascension_of_Christ_LACMA_M.2007.105-1-e1493919088292.jpg"></a><br> <br> * Why the Apostles were strangely “full of joy” after Christ disappeared<br> * Where I would’ve loved to have been a fly on the wall before the Ascension<br> * How the Ascension points to our divine destiny<br> * Why Jesus rose on a cloud (and not something else)<br> * Why the people in Lystra weren’t totally wrong about Paul and Barnabas…and what that says about us<br> * How the tongues of fire at Pentecost should burn us now<br> <br> This was not a planned episode. It just happened…perhaps through the Holy Spirit. I think he’s trying to tell us something.<br> Give a listen and God bless!<br> Matthew<br> <a href="https://matthewsleonard.leadpages.co/8-ways-opt-in-box/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><br> Grab your FREE copy of my quick guide to deeper prayer <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://matthewsleonard.leadpages.co/8-ways-opt-in-box/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">8 Ways To Jumpstart Your Prayer Life!</a> <br> It’s an easy step-by-step guide to help you rocket to God!<br> Don’t miss a show! Subscribe to The Art of Catholic by <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/art-catholic-matthew-leonard/id1017177745?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">clicking this link and then clicking “View in iTunes” under the picture and then “Subscribe”! </a> <br> <br> <a href="http://www.pilgrimages.com/matthewleonard/"></a><br> Check out the new video about my pilgrimage to the Holy Land! It’s the trip of a lifetime!<br> <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://www.pilgrimages.com/matthewleonard/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here for more details.</a><br> <br> <br>
