Prelude: Tierce en taille (Pange lingua), Nicolas de Grigny (1672-1703)
The Heavenly Banquet, Olivier Messiaen (1908–1992)
Anthems at the Foot Washing: Dominus Jesus, Pax vobis, In hoc cognoscent omnes, Ubi caritas, Maurice Duruflé (1902–1986)
Offertory Anthem: O sacrum convivium, Thomas Tallis (ca. 1505-1585)
Communion Motet: Tantum ergo, Maurice Duruflé
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 11, 2025. The scriptures for this service: Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30.
This week, the rector reflects on the Feast of Julian of Norwich, whose vision of God’s unwavering, mothering love continues to speak powerfully into troubled times. As we approach Mother’s Day, we are invited to contemplate the nurturing, wise, and fierce love of God our Mother — a love that transcends human limitation and remains constant through joy and sorrow. With tenderness and strength, Julian reminds us: “All shall be well.” May we be sustained by that divine love and share it freely in all our relationships.
The Church of the Ascension
Founded: 1827
Current church: 1841
Fifth Avenue at Tenth Street
Greenwich Village
New York City, New York
Parish Office
The Church of the Ascension
12 W. 11th St
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212-254-8620
Email: info@ascensionnyc.org