Holy Trinity Catholic Church
In this heartfelt homily for the Solemnity of the Ascension, Deacon Pat Hessel draws a powerful parallel between learning to ride a bicycle and the spiritual journey of the Apostles. Just as a child finds balance with the help of a guiding hand, so too did the Apostles learn to walk in faith with Christ beside them—until the day of His Ascension.
With warmth and insight, Deacon Pat invites us to see the Holy Spirit as the gentle, ever-present guide who takes over when Christ, like a loving teacher, steps back. Rich in Scriptural reflection and full of symbolic imagery—from doves to fire, oil to wind—this homily inspires us to recognize the Spirit’s presence in our daily lives and to live boldly as witnesses of the risen Lord.
