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The Ascension of the Lord

Filed Under: Feasts Holy Days and Seasons

Thursday, May 13, 2021

The Ascension of the Lord celebrates the day that Jesus Christ ascended into heaven. It is celebrated 40 days after Easter. However, in most dioceses in the United States the feast day is moved to the following Sunday.

The Ascension of the Lord – Year C (2022)
The readings for the The Ascension of the Lord for Year C encourage us to be witnesses for Jesus Christ, just as the early Christians were. Evangelism and the need to step out into the world could be topics for this weekend.
The Ascension of the Lord – Year B (2021)
The readings for the The Ascension of the Lord for Year B encourage us to being open to the Holy Spirit and willing to spread the Good News. Discussion topics for this week could include evangelization, the Holy Spirit, and transitions.
The Ascension of the Lord – Year A
The feast of the Ascension of the Lord commemorates the day that Jesus Christ ascended into heaven. He also gave the Great Commission, that all of the world should be saved. So this is a day to focus on our service to the Kingdom of God and evangelization. Here are some ideas for youth ministry, your home, and your Sunday School.

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