The Ascension of the Lord
First Reading Acts 1:1-11
The Solemnity of the Ascension is not a farewell but a commissioning—a divine invitation to rise with Christ and become His witnesses to the ends of the earth. As the Lord is taken up into heaven, the promise of the Holy Spirit descends upon the Church like dawn breaking over a new mission. No longer confined to the dusty roads of Galilee, the Gospel now moves through hearts set aflame by the Spirit, urging us to speak, to serve, and to shine with the presence of the risen Christ. The Ascension reminds us that heaven is not a place of escape, but the horizon of our calling—to live as bold messengers of eternal hope in a world thirsting for truth. Let’s reflect: The Ascension is the glorious return of Jesus Christ to the Father, marking the fulfillment of His earthly mission and the beginning of His exalted presence as Lord of all, drawing humanity toward the fullness of communion with God.
Don Giorgio