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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