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Ep. 19Podcast12 minMay 18, 2026Ascension App

Day 18: Lift Up Your Hearts

The Eucharist Prayer begins, and the priest says, “Lift up your hearts.” What does this mean? Dr. Sri explains that these words are like a trumpet announcing, “this is the moment to pay attention!” The Biblical concept of the “heart” wasn’t just a physical organ, it was a symbolic idea referring to all of us, our thoughts, joys, fears, worries. In this moment, we’re called to bring everything to God, preparing for the sacrifice that is about to occur, and Dr. Sri offers some practical tips for us during this part of the Mass.

How can you respond more intentionally to the invitation to “lift up your heart” during Mass? What thoughts, worries, or distractions can you consciously bring to God instead of letting them pull you away from him?How might seeing this moment as a fresh opportunity to refocus help you re-engage more deeply in the Mass?How can you prepare your heart to fully receive Jesus by giving Him your attention and trust in this sacred moment?

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Day 12: I Believe in God11 min
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Day 15: Preparing for the Liturgy of the Eucharist11 min
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Day 16: The Presentation of the Gifts12 min
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Day 17: My Sacrifice and Yours13 min
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Day 18: Lift Up Your Hearts12 min
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Day 19: Holy, Holy, Holy13 min
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Day 20: Like the Dewfall16 min
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Day 21: The Sacrifice of the Mass15 min
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Day 22: The Real Presence14 min
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Day 23: Holy Communion17 min
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Day 24: The Mystery of Faith16 min
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Day 25: The Cloud of Witnesses15 min
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