Ascension
Mission Integration
Vocation. Community. Ministry.
Prayers & Reflections for the
Today, as we celebrate the founding of our country 250 years ago, we focus on our Value of Reverence: Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life.
Reverence and founding of our country | slides
Today, we connect to Ascension’s Vision: Answering God’s call to bring health, healing and hope to all
Today, we connect to Ascension’s Vision: Answering God’s call to bring health, healing and hope to all
Serving our dear neighbor | slides
Today we remember St. Alexius and the legacy of the Alexian Brothers — one of Ascension’s Historic Founders.
Today, we connect to Ascension’s Vision: Answering God’s call to bring health, healing and hope to all
Community of healing and compassion | slides
Today, we connect to Ascension’s Vision: Answering God’s call to bring health, healing and hope to all
Inside the circle of compassion | slides
Prayers & Reflections for the
Today, we connect to the Value of Reverence: Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life.
Feeling seen and appreciated | slides
Today, we are connecting to our Value of Wisdom: Integrating excellence and stewardship.
On August 15th, we honor Mary, the Mother of Jesus, on the feast of the Assumption.
Solemnity of the Assumption | slides
Today, we connect to the Value of Dedication: Affirming the hope and joy of our ministry.
Today, we connect with one of our Service Commitments: Listen to Understand.
Listening to different experiences | slides
Today, we connect to our Value of Reverence: Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life.
Smiling is an act of love | slides
Programs, Sessions & Resources
In 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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This 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.
Using 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.
This 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.
Be 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
Spiritual companions for healthcare providers