Study, Pray, Serve: The Ascension of the Lord

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Let’s examine some of the themes we find in the Mass readings for the Ascension of the Lord.

1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11

Jesus speaks to the apostles after his resurrection and instructs them to wait for the Holy Spirit.
The Lord ascends into the sky, and two men dressed in white garments tell the disciples that Jesus has been taken up into heaven.

Psalm – 47:2-3,6-9

“God mounts his throne to shouts of joy; a blare of trumpets for the Lord.”
God reigns over all the nations as the people sing joyful praise.

2nd Reading – Ephesians 1:17-23

We are enlightened by the surpassing power of Christ.
All authority has been given to the Lord, who is head over all the church.

2nd Reading – Hebrews 9:24-28,10:19-23

Christ offered his life once for all to take away sin.
Our trust in the Lord empowers us to hope and hold fast to our confession of faith.

Gospel – Luke 24:46-53

Speaking to the disciples, Jesus affirms how it was written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead.
The Lord blesses the disciples and is taken up into heaven.

Mass Readings – The Ascension of the Lord (#58)

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