Ascension of the Lord

Lord Jesus, 

You became man and came to live among us.

For love of us, you suffered and died for us.

Because you are God, you conquered death and rose on the third day.

Today you return to your Father and our Father,

but you promised to remain with us until the end of time,

and to send us the Holy Spirit.

We rejoice and thank you, Lord Jesus.

Come Holy Spirit, purify and transform us,

kindle within us the fire of your love.

Amen.

The Ascension of the Lord commemorates Jesus ascending into heaven, 

body and soul 40 days after Easter. 

This event signifies the completion of his earthly mission, his exaltation at the right hand of the Father, and promises the future resurrection of believers.