One of the great achievements of the liturgical movement in the twentieth century was the recovery of the centrality of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ for Christian life, thought, and practice.

Most people say that Easter is the highest observance of the Christian calendar. Yet, Christ’s ascension is more theologically compelling. It is in the ascension that Christ disrobes fully, exchanging ...

The ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven is one of the most important events recorded in the New Testament. But though it occupies a vital place in Scripture, it doesn’t get much attention today, ...

Among the anniversaries in the Church’s calendar of holy days, the ascension of Jesus Christ probably causes modern Christians more embarrassment than joy. Coming forty days after Easter, Ascension ...

The Book of the Acts of the Apostles 1:9–11 records that after Jesus rose from the dead, He remained on Earth for a further 40 days before He ascended to Heaven. This event was witnessed by His ...

Have you ever noticed that when Jesus told his disciples that he would be leaving them, they reacted with sorrow, but then, when it actually happened, they reacted with joy? (Compare John 16:16 with ...

Today is the Feast of the Ascension, when Christians remember how Jesus was taken up into heaven 40 days after his Resurrection. It’s one of the stranger bits in the Gospels — both difficult to fit ...

Were the Ascension merely a departure, we might wonder how much the disciples really cared for Jesus. No sooner have the disciples regained their Lord in the resurrection than he is gone again. “And ...

Today we remember Jesus’ ascension into heaven. Forty days after the resurrection, Jesus physically leaves the earth, and his followers witness this departure. Today’s readings give instruction and ...

In 2013 Pope Francis explained Jesus’ mysterious Ascension into heaven. Here are 7 things he wants you to know about it. Whether your diocese celebrates the Ascension of Christ on Thursday or Sunday, ...