Faith

The Ascension

The Ascension refers to the day celebrated 40 days after Easter when Catholics celebrate the fact that Jesus returns to God after being with his disciples after the resurrection. It is a central element of our tradition and is included in the creed recited at Mass each Sunday. The scriptural basis for this comes from Acts 1:9-11.

And after He had said these things, He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.

And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going, behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them. They also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in just the same way as you have watched Him go into heaven.”

Ascension of Jesus Prayer

Oh, what an amazing blessing

it must have been

for the disciples and Mary Magdalene

to walk with Jesus once again.

Rejoice in his Resurrection.

But, oh, what sadness must have followed

when Jesus’ work on earth was done.

Despite the glory of his Ascension into heaven,

was Mary again to lose her son?

With open hearts, full of faith,

they were nurtured by his promise.

The words of Jesus about the Holy Spirit

kept them strong and brought them calmness.

Suzanne Deefholts 

Religious Education Leader