Why the ascension of Jesus matters

The Ascension of Jesus

Reflect This past Sunday we celebrated the Ascension of Jesus. It marks the moment when he returned to the Father, not to abandon us, but to elevate our humanity into divine glory. The Ascension reminds us we’re destined for more than earthly confines.  Pray Lord Jesus, as you ascended into heaven, you didn’t leave us orphaned. You promised the Holy Spirit, guiding us in truth and love. Elevate our hearts to seek the things above, and help us to…

Why the ascension of Jesus matters

Acts 1:1-11 Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 Eph 1:17-23 OR Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23 Lk 24:46-53 It took a while for me to learn why the ascension of Jesus mattered. I mean, on the surface it seems a funny thing, mythological. Maybe, I thought, the Ascension was one of those ancient, unsophisticated bits of the religion it

The Nobility of Matter

Homily for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Recently I drove up to the cemetery to say a rosary and visit my mother’s grave site, as well as a number of other parishioners who are buried there. I... The post The Nobility of Matter appeared first on Where Peter Is.