What is the Feast of the Ascension? Mthr. Dana explains the significance of this feast day that falls tomorrow on the church calendar. #feastoftheascension #feastday #ascensionday #liturgicalcalendar #liturgicalyear #liturgicalchurch #episcopalchurch | Grace Church - Yukon OK

Feast of the Ascension of the Lord Solemn Mass presided by Br. Ibrahim Faltas, ofm - Vicar of the @custodiaterraesanctae "Today our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven; let our hearts ascend with him. Listen to the words of the Apostle: If you have risen with Christ, set your hearts on the things that are above where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God; seek the things that are above, not the things that are on earth. For just as he remained with us even after his ascension, so we too

It's Ascension Thursday, a great feast day in the Church. When Jesus ascended to God the Father in Heaven, the Apostles and Mary prayed for the gift of the Holy Spirit for nine days. Beginning tomorrow, I invite you to pray a Novena with me for the gift of the Holy Spirit. | Timothy Cardinal Dolan

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