Gospel
Luke 24:46-53
He withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven
Jesus said to his disciples:
‘You see how it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that, in his name, repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be preached to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses to this.
‘And now I am sending down to you what the Father has promised. Stay in the city then, until you are clothed with the power from on high.’
Then he took them out as far as the outskirts of Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. Now as he blessed them, he withdrew from them and was carried up to heaven. They worshipped him and then went back to Jerusalem full of joy; and they were continually in the Temple praising God.
Reflection
Christ came to earth to do the will of the Father that is to reconcile man with the Father. For this he died.. On the third he rose from the dead. On the 40th day is the Ascension. The bridge is now complete. Man can go to the Father through Christ. Secondly the Ascension was in front of the disciples. Christ want to show he is God by going up in his physical nature. What is more significant is his last word . Go and proclaim the good news.Do you believe in the importance of the Ascension?
Let us pray
Lord Jesus you are the answer that I seek, the shining light in darkness and hope to eternal life.
Amen
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