Did Jesus say, “Don’t Worry about it!”?

 Bishop Barron shared a beautiful insight in his sermon on Ascension Sunday, helping us see Jesus’ ascension into heaven in a new light. He encouraged us to think of it not as Jesus going off to a distant place, but rather as Him moving into a higher dimension that brings Him even closer to us. Bishop Barron explained this with warmth and clarity, making it feel like Jesus is right here with us, more connected than ever. His words invite us to feel the presence of Jesus all around us, deepening our relationship with Him every day.

Listen to the part where he describes how we should think about dimensions…

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