Today, the Holy Mother Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. The liturgy invites us to embrace our role as zealous missionaries, spreading the gospel to all corners of the world.
In the first reading, we are summoned to proclaim Christ’s message globally, empowered by the Holy Spirit. After his resurrection, Jesus appeared to his disciples, guiding them to journey to Jerusalem, where they would receive the Holy Spirit. Jesus assures them of the descent of the Holy Spirit, through whom they will be strengthened to proclaim the gospel to the world and serve as his witnesses.
In the second reading, St. Paul urges believers to live lives marked by simplicity, humility, gentleness, patience, and love. This passage emphasizes the unity we share in Christ through the Holy Spirit: one spirit, one baptism, one faith, and one hope.
The gospel reading recounts Jesus’ call to his disciples to venture into the world and proclaim the gospel. He assures that those who believe in him will be saved, while those who do not will face condemnation. Before ascending into heaven, Jesus grants his followers authority over demons, the ability to speak diverse languages, the power to withstand evil, and a constant companionship of the Holy Spirit. Through these readings, Jesus invites us to believe in him and to live out the gospel in our daily lives.
By Akhsi Wary csc - Readings: Acts 1: 1-11; Eph 1: 17-23; Mk 16: 15-20 Today we celebrate the ascension of the Lord into heaven. Jesus, having given power to the disciples to proclaim the good news to every corner of the world, to heal the sick, and to cast…
Tarsish Marak csc - Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit.” Jesus has the power over heaven and earth, and he is sharing his power with…
By Sharon Piuse A csc Readings: Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33 The first reading speaks about the importance of the Holy Spirit. In the reading, we see Paul is asking his disciples whether they received the Holy Spirit when they believed in Christ. The answer was No. When Paul laid his…
By Akhsi Wary csc - Readings: Acts 1: 1-11; Eph 1: 17-23; Mk 16: 15-20 Today we celebrate the ascension of the Lord into heaven. Jesus, having given power to the disciples to proclaim the good news to every corner of the world, to heal the sick, and to cast…
Tarsish Marak csc - Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit.” Jesus has the power over heaven and earth, and he is sharing his power with…
By Sharon Piuse A csc Readings: Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33 The first reading speaks about the importance of the Holy Spirit. In the reading, we see Paul is asking his disciples whether they received the Holy Spirit when they believed in Christ. The answer was No. When Paul laid his…
