Greetings on this The Ascension of the Lord
Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Ephesians 1:17-23; Matthew 28:16-20
Summary
The Commissioning of the Disciples
Then Jesus approached and said to them,
“All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Reflection
I wish to propose a thought.
Jesus commissioned the Apostles on Ascension which is a week before the arrival of the gift of the Holy Spirit – Pentecost.
The work comes before the gift. Don’t be looking up to the sky for Jesus to ‘do something’. He has already commissioned you to do many things.
Faith is a journey with a growing familiarity and comfort. We act first in obedience, obedience to love then eventually love as the animating force.
The time between Ascension and Pentecost is a period of growth.
Act in faith in fulfilling the commandment to love one another.
By Pentecost, the Spirit Himself, will bring the breath of love.
Personal Reflection
Let us pray…
Brothers and sisters:
May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory,
give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation
resulting in knowledge of him.
May the eyes of your hearts be enlightened,
that you may know what is the hope that belongs to his call,
what are the riches of glory.
(Eph 1:17-18)
In Christ’s name we pray.
Amen.
Sacred Readings full text: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051726-Ascension
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry