Wilson Defiesta

The Ascension in Brief

Christ’s Ascension marks the definitive entrance of Jesus’ humanity into God’s heavenly domain, whence he will come again (cf. Acts 1:11); this humanity in the meantime hides him from the human eyes (cf. Col 3:3).

Jesus Christ, the head of the Church, precedes us into the Father’s glorious kingdom so that we, the members of his Body, may live in the hope of one day being with him for ever.

Jesus Christ, having entered the sanctuary of heaven once and for all, intercedes constantly for us as the mediator who assures us of the permanent outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Source: The Catechism of the Catholic Church #665-667

-Fr. Bill

 

“If you are traveling on May 26, that day may or may not be a Holy Day of Obligation for you, depending on what part of the country you are in.”  

– Fr. Bill

 

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord May 29

Your calendar may indicate that Thursday, May 26 is the Solemnity of the Ascension. In some parts of the world it is, but not on the west coast of the United States.  Here, this solemnity has been transferred to the 7^th Sunday of Easter, May 29.   In some parts of the world, the Ascension is also a civic holiday, making it easier to attend Mass.  The United States bishops could not agree on the best date to celebrate the Ascension, so it was left up to the different regions of our country.  If you are traveling on May 26, that day may or may not be a Holy Day of Obligation for you, depending on what part of the country you are in.

-Fr. Bill