Ascension
Mission Integration
Vocation. Community. Ministry.
Prayers & Reflections for the
Season of Advent
On Sunday, November 30, 2025, we begin the season of Advent, a four-week observance through December 24.
On Sunday, December 7, 2025, we begin the Second Week of Advent.
The light of faith brings healing and hope | slides
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, we begin the Third Week of Advent.
God's deep attentiveness | slides
On Sunday, December 21, 2025, we begin the Fourth Week of Advent.
Hope is pursuing the good | slides
Prayers & Reflections for the
Month of January
Today, we recognize our call to foster right relationships through peace and solidarity.
Today, we recognize our call to foster right relationships through peace and solidarity.
Extending a Welcoming Presence | slides
Today, let’s connect to an excerpt from Ascension’s Mission Statement:
“We commit ourselves to serving all persons with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable.”
Caring for the weakest among us | slides
Today, we connect to our Value of Service of the Poor: Generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need.
Promoting justice for all | slides
Today, we connect with our Value of Reverence: Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life.
Prayers & Reflections for the
Month of December
Today, we connect with our Value of Service of the Poor: Generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need
Everyone needs to feel our respect | slides
Today, we connect to our Value of Dedication: Affirming the hope and joy of our ministry
Mary chose to hope - The Feast of the Immaculate Conception | slides
Mary chose to hope - The Feast of the Immaculate Conception | pdf
Mary chose to hope - The Feast of the Immaculate Conception | ppt
Today, we connect with our value of Dedication: Affirming the hope and joy of our ministry
Hope makes the present less difficult | slides
The Jewish holy day of Chanukah, or The Festival of Lights, begins this year on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at sundown and continues for eight days until sundown on Monday, December 22, 2025.
Today, we connect to our Value of Dedication: Affirming the hope and joy of our ministry.
Today, we offer this prayer in gratitude for those who work holidays.
Prayer for those working during the end-of-year holidays | slides
Prayer for those working during the end-of-year holidays | pdf
Prayer for those working during the end-of-year holidays | ppt
Today, we celebrate the feast of Christmas and the joy of giving generously.
Peace and joy to you this Christmas | slides
Today, we connect to our Value of Wisdom as we celebrate Kwanzaa.
Kwanzaa 2025: Honoring the wisdom and legacy of our ancestors | slides
Kwanzaa 2025: Honoring the wisdom and legacy of our ancestors | pdf
Kwanzaa 2025: Honoring the wisdom and legacy of our ancestors | ppt
Today, we connect to a phrase from our Mission Statement: “Rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer.”
Extending loving-kindness | slides
Weekly Meditation Groups
All associates are invited to join any of our Weekly Meditation Groups. Sessions vary from 10 mins to 30 mins. From guided meditations, to practices of silence
and creative expression we offer associates a number of opportunities to support overall wellbeing and build community.
Stress Reduction
Resources
Experiences
Programs, Sessions & Resources
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Leading Group Reflection and Prayer in Ascension
CourseIn this module, you'll learn more about how we distinguish between prayer and reflection, and discover ways to prepare and lead both reflection and prayer that honor all present while staying faithful to Ascension's ministry identity.
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Why Are People Poor?
CourseThis session explores commonly held narratives about people living in poverty; our own adherence to those narratives; the relationships between the stories we hold, the way we lead, and the care we provide; and the possibility of new narratives.
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Practice: Deep Listening
CourseUsing the acronym of L.I.S.T.E.N., this course explores the practice of deep listening. Each step of the acronym is supported by tips that help us build the skills needed to deeply listen.
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Cultivating Awareness: An Introduction to Mindfulness
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Cultivating Reverence for Living: A Stress Reduction Program | Oct-Nov 2022 B
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Writing Practice: Vocation
CourseThis is a 10-minute reflective writing practice on vocation. This simple practice will invite you to uncover a vocational common thread as you revisit your most meaningful professional stories and experiences.
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Be Mindful: Video Practices for Kids
CourseBe Mindful is a series of fun and simple mindfulness-based practices that invite children (and adults!) to explore self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Signature Programs
Ascension Spiritual Direction
Spiritual companions for healthcare providers