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The Ascension of the Lord

21 May 2023

 

First Reading: Acts 1:1-11

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9

Second Reading: Eph 1:17-23

Gospel: Mt 28:16-20

 

Reflection

By: Fely C. Santiago

“And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age”.

The disciples watched Jesus being lifted up to heaven and it must have been so sad and difficult for them to see Jesus depart from them. They must have felt abandoned again because it took a while before they left the place. But God promised that Jesus will return again in the same way that He ascended. But no one knows when. Meantime, the Lord promised to send His Helper the Holy Spirit. 

Are you ready for the second coming of the Lord? I’ve learned to live my life thinking each day as if it is my last and because of that I treasure every moment with my loved ones and all my relationships. I treasure my prayer time with the Lord because His presence gives me strength and I’ve learned to find God in all things. And I always ask the Lord to guide me that I may always do His will and share His love to everyone. 

I also share in His mission to make disciples and bring even one soul at a time back to Jesus. It is not always easy. Sometimes it requires getting out of my comfort zone. But the journey helps me grow to greater love and service to others. God is always with us so let’s spread His love to all the world and make disciples in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, we rejoice today in Your ascension to the Father’s right hand. Thank You, Lord, for offering us a share in your heavenly life. By Your Spirit, help us to lay hold of our inheritance in You—the hope, the glory, and the power that are the right of every child of God.