Videos

The First Sunday of Advent
The First Sunday of Advent
“At an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come” (Matthew 24:44). In this first week of Advent, Jeff Cavins reminds us to prepare our souls for... Read more...
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
In this Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects upon this week's Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, focusing on how Mary is not just Jesus' mother but ours as... Read more...
The Feast of the Holy Family
The Feast of the Holy Family
In this week's Encountering the Word video for the Feast of the Holy Family, Jeff Cavins encourages us to teach the Word of God and the Catholic Faith to our... Read more...
The Nativity of Our Lord (Christmas)
The Nativity of Our Lord (Christmas)
“All the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.” —Isaiah 52:10 On behalf of everyone at Ascension, Jeff Cavins would like to wish all our viewers... Read more...
The Solemnity of Christ the King
The Solemnity of Christ the King
In this week's Encountering the Word video for the Solemnity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Jeff Cavins talks about the Christ that we meet in our... Read more...
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jeff Cavins reflects on Jesus' parable of the talents found in this Sunday's Gospel. The readings... Read more...
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video for the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jeff Cavins explains the value of wisdom, how we can gain it, and how to practically... Read more...
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video for the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jeff Cavins discusses the virtue of humility in relation to Sunday's Gospel. The readings are: First... Read more...
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jeff Cavins teaches how we can love God in a tangible way. The readings are: First... Read more...
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video for the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jeff Cavins explains what Scripture really means by "the land of milk and honey." The readings... Read more...
The Mark of a True Believer + The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Mark of a True Believer + The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video for the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jeff Cavins discusses how we can determine if we really believe in Christ. Read more...
The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video for the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jeff Cavins reflects upon the parable of the laborers in the vineyard and discusses how God's ways... Read more...
Trapped in Unforgiveness + Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Trapped in Unforgiveness + Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video for the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jeff Cavins discusses one of the most difficult things Christians are called to do. Read more...
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins talks about the one thing we all owe one another as he reflects on the readings for the Twenty-third Sunday in... Read more...
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins talks about modern-day discipleship as he reflects on the readings for the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time: First Reading: Jeremiah 20:7-9Responsorial... Read more...
Can You Trust the Church? + Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Can You Trust the Church? + Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video for the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jeff Cavins explains why we can trust the Church. The Sunday Readings are: First Reading: Isaiah... Read more...
Should You Judge Others? + Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Should You Judge Others? + Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 67:2-3, 5, 6,... Read more...
Discerning God's Voice + Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Discerning God's Voice + Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jeff Cavins tells us how we can discern God's voice during prayer: First Reading: 1 Kings... Read more...
The Transfiguration of the Lord
The Transfiguration of the Lord
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins shows how the Transfiguration of the Lord is connected to the Exodus of the Israelites. The readings are: First Reading: Deuteronomy... Read more...
The Seventeenth Sunday: the Kingdom of God
The Seventeenth Sunday: the Kingdom of God
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins discusses the treasure that is the Kingdom of God as he reflects on the readings for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary... Read more...
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins discusses the significance of the parables of the weeds in the wheat, and the mustard seed in the Gospel reading for... Read more...
Fifteenth Sunday: The Parable of the Seeds
Fifteenth Sunday: The Parable of the Seeds
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins discusses the parable of the seeds found in the Gospel for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. First Reading: Isaiah 55:10-11Responsorial... Read more...
Are You Living in the Spirit? + Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Are You Living in the Spirit? + Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time and discusses what it means to have "life in the... Read more...
Carry our Cross: Thirteenth Sunday
Carry our Cross: Thirteenth Sunday
Jeff reflects on what happened to Jesus will happen to his followers. Christ had to carry his cross and so we too, are called to pick up our cross and... Read more...
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jeff Cavins discusses lessons we can learn from the readings for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, including why we should not fear spreading the gospel in even the darkest... Read more...
The Lord is Sending You Out
We Only Have One Message — Jeff Cavins on the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi): Read more...
My Flesh is True Food — Jeff Cavins on the Feast of Corpus Christi
My Flesh is True Food — Jeff Cavins on the Feast of Corpus Christi
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi): Read more...
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: First Reading: Exodus 34:4B-6, 8-9Responsorial Psalm: Daniel 3:52, 53,... Read more...
Pentecost Sunday with Jeff and Fr. Mike
Pentecost Sunday with Jeff and Fr. Mike
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for Pentecost Sunday and Father Mike Schmitz of Ascension Presents makes a guest appearance. The readings are:... Read more...
The Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord
The Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord
In this Encountering the Word video for the solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord, Jeff Cavins reflects on the last command Jesus gave his disciples in the Gospel of... Read more...
Encountering the Word: Sixth Sunday of Easter
Encountering the Word: Sixth Sunday of Easter
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the Gospel for the Sixth Sunday of Easter (Year A) and challenges us to ask ourselves if we truly... Read more...
Third Sunday of Easter
Third Sunday of Easter
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for the Third Sunday of Easter: First Reading: Acts 2:14, 22-33Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10,... Read more...
Divine Mercy Sunday
Divine Mercy Sunday
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins offers a reflection for the Second Sunday of Easter, or Divine Mercy Sunday. The readings are: First Reading: Acts 2:42-47Responsorial Psalm:... Read more...
The Resurrection of the Lord - The Mass of Easter Sunday
The Resurrection of the Lord - The Mass of Easter Sunday
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for The Resurrection of the Lord - The Mass of Easter Sunday: First Reading: Acts 10:34A, 37-43Responsorial... Read more...
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday
In this week's Encountering the Word video Jeff Cavins discusses the readings for Palm Sunday, reflecting on the Tree of Life and Jesus being sentenced to death: At The Procession... Read more...
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Fifth Sunday of Lent
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent: First Reading: Ezekiel 37:12-14Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8Second Reading:... Read more...
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Fourth Sunday of Lent
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1B, 6-7, 10-13AResponsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3A,... Read more...
Third Sunday of Lent
Third Sunday of Lent
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent. The readings are: First Reading: Exodus 17:3-7Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 95:1-2, 6-7,... Read more...
Second Sunday of Lent (Year A)
Second Sunday of Lent (Year A)
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent. The readings are: First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4AResponsorial Psalm: Psalms 33:4-5, 18-19,... Read more...
First Sunday of Lent (Year A)
First Sunday of Lent (Year A)
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for the First Sunday of Lent. First Reading: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17Second... Read more...
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins discusses the readings for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings are: First Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103:1-2,... Read more...
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jeff Cavins challenges us to identify the "gods" in our lives. The readings are: First Reading:... Read more...
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins offers a solution to anxiety as he reflects on the readings for the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. First Reading: Isaiah... Read more...
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Seventh Sunday of Easter
In this Encountering the Word video for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, Jeff Cavins discusses Jesus' relationship with the Father. The readings for this Sunday are: First Reading: Acts 1:12-14Responsorial... Read more...
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Fifth Sunday of Easter
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter:First Reading: Acts 6:1-7Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19Second Reading: 1 Peter... Read more...
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Fourth Sunday of Easter
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter: First Reading: Acts 2: 14a, 36-41Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b4,... Read more...
5th Sunday of Lent (Year A Scrutinies)
5th Sunday of Lent (Year A Scrutinies)
Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent: First Reading: Ezekiel 37:12-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Second Reading: Romans 8:8-11 Gospel: John 11:1-45... Read more...
Fourth Sunday of Lent (Year A Scrutinies)
Fourth Sunday of Lent (Year A Scrutinies)
Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent: First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1B, 6-7, 10-13A Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23: 1-3A, 3B-4, 5, 6 Second Reading: Ephesians... Read more...
Third Sunday of Lent (Year A Scrutinies)
Third Sunday of Lent (Year A Scrutinies)
Jeff Cavins offers insights on the reading for the Third Sunday of Lent, which recall the story of God providing water to his people in the desert and the parable... Read more...
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this week's Encountering the Word video, Jeff Cavins reflects on the readings for the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings are: First Reading: Isaiah 49:14-15Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 62:2-3,... Read more...