The Feast of the Ascension, which we celebrated last Sunday, is God’s big tick to Jesus. The Resurrection and Ascension vindicate His earthly life, confirm His divinity and testify to the truth of His teaching. They are also His big tick to every human being, from the tiniest to the oldest, as destined for heaven, and so always worthy of awe, respect and care. On earth with the Spirit, then, and to heaven with Christ! Watch my full homily here: https://bit.ly/3hEuyad | Archbishop Anthony Fisher

Today is The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ! Why is Ascension Day so special for Catholics? Jesus' ascension marks a foundational event in Christian faith and doctrine, therefore it is a Day of Obligation. It affirms essential beliefs of our Creed, when we say "He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father... " It signifies his exaltation and reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Before his Ascension, Jesus also commissioned his disciples to spread the Gospel