Ascension Sunday (C)

Inspire in Us the Practice of Good (2011-2013):

Sunday Reflections for Liturgical Years 2011 (A), 2012 (B), and 2013 (C)

Ascension Sunday (C), May 12, 2013

Liturgical readings
Acts 1:1-11
Psalm 47
Ephesians 1:17-23
Luke 24:46-53

"As Jesus blessed, he left the Eleven, and was taken up to heaven."



Jesus said to the Eleven:


"Thus it is written
that the Messiah
must suffer
        and rise from the dead
        on the third day.


In his name,


penance for the remission of sins
is to be preached to the nations,


beginning at Jerusalem.


You are witnesses
of all this.


See,


I send down upon you
the promise of the Father.


Remain here in the city
until you are clothed
with power from on high."


He then led them out
near Bethany,


and with hands upraised,
blessed them.


As he blessed,
he left them,
and was taken up to heaven.


They fell down
to do him reverence,


then returned to Jerusalem
filled with joy.


There they were to be found
in the temple constantly,
speaking the praises of God.


Points for reflection and prayer:
"No sooner had he said this than he was lifted up before their eyes in a cloud which took him from their sight." (Acts 1)
"For king of all the earth is God; sing hymns of praise." (Psalm 47)
"He has put all things under Christ's feet and has made him thus exalted, head of the church." (Ephesians)