Solemnity - Ascension
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In Time and Out of Time
The Ascension of the Lord. Fr Robert Ombres offers us a way of envisaging time through contemplation upon the Ascension. We
An Exalted Vocation
The Ascension of the Lord. Fr Thomas Skeats tells us of the extraordinary dignity of our Christian mission. In his farewell
Completing the Circle of Joy
The Ascension of the Lord. Fr Peter Harries finds a source of deep joy in the Ascension of the Lord. The phrase
Risen, Ascended, Glorified
The Ascension of the Lord. Fr David Rocks preaches on the ministry of the risen Christ in St Mark's Gospel. The
Into God’s World
The Ascension of the Lord. Fr Allan White finds a warning to the Church - and a word of encouragement
Departed, but still with us
The Ascension of the Lord. Fr Austin Milner preaches on the presence of the exalted Christ. Today we celebrate what appears
Out of the Depths
The Ascension of the Lord. Fr Aelred Connelly muses on the Church's recent experience of death and ascension. Jesus has gone
Seated at God’s right hand
The Ascension of the Lord. Fr Fergus Kerr preaches on the words of the Creed: 'He ascended into heaven and
He is taken up
The Ascension of the Lord. Fr Brendan Slevin preaches on the great mystery of divine ascent and descent. The solemn feast
Love without jealousy
The Ascension of the Lord. Fr Richard Finn preaches on the bafflement of Jesus' departure. The Ascension baffles us. Jesus loves
Why did Jesus have to go away?
The Ascension of the Lord. Fr Richard Conrad addresses three questions we might ask about the mystery of the Ascension. In