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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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