May 29/Jun 1, 2025: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (C)

Introduction

The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord commemorates the moment, forty days after the Resurrection, when Jesus was taken up into heaven in the presence of his disciples. It marks the completion of his earthly mission and the beginning of his exalted reign at the right hand of the Father, where he intercedes for us and prepares a place for his Church. Continue reading “May 29/Jun 1, 2025: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (C)”