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Study, Pray, Serve: The Ascension of the Lord

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Here are some of the main themes that we find on the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord.

1st Reading – Acts 1:1-11

  • The prologue (v. 1-5) serves as a transition between the Gospel of Luke and Acts, and introduces the coming of the Holy Spirit.
  • The Lord then ascends into the sky, having promised the disciples the power of the Holy Spirit.

    • Psalm – 47:2-3,6-9

    • “God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.”
    • All people rejoice and give praise to God, the Most High and great king, who reigns over all the nations.

      • 2nd Reading – Ephesians 1:17-23

      • Christ, seated in glory at the right hand of the Father in heaven, reigns over all creation.
      • As his disciples, we pray for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, that our hearts will be enlightened as we follow Christ.

        • Gospel – Matthew 28:16-20

        • The Risen Lord greets the Eleven in Galilee; even though they have doubts, they worship Jesus.
        • Christ gives them the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

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

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