The story of Jesus’ ascension is described in two places in the Bible — Luke and Acts. These books were very likely written by the same author; Luke is part 1 and Acts is part 2.

On May 9, Christians celebrate the Ascension, symbolizing Jesus' ascent to God. Le Monde explores the history and symbolism of one of Christianity's most important feasts.

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Jesus’ Ascension seems to happen at a rather inopportune time. For those following a liturgical church calendar, Pentecost is generally viewed as the climactic moment of Eastertide. In Acts 2 ...

In fact, Jesus’s Ascension into heaven concluded his work on earth “about our redemption that he began on Good Friday” (Catechism of the Catholic Church no 662.).

I know, some folks are probably thinking, “Okay, smart-ass. Jesus enabled his disciples to slay and eat fish. Big whoop. A lot of vegetarians are cool with eating fish. However, the referenced ...

May 12, 2024, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord: This is a sacred image of church: All people understand each other through the Spirit, even if only for a brief moment.

The day celebrates events that were documented in the Bible book of Acts 1 and the only time Jesus appears beyond the four Gospels. This is the history of Ascension Day and why Christians ...

The Amish community in the Susquehanna Valley will observe Ascension Day on Thursday. It commemorates Jesus' physical ascension into heaven. It falls on the 40th day following Easter Sunday.

Throughout the Easter season, Jesus has reminded us he is real: When the Apostles think they have seen a ghost, Jesus eats fish. In his conclusion to Jesus’ Passion, John stresses the reality of ...