This weekend, we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. I think of the Ascension most of all in its context in the Easter season as a part of the Paschal mystery, which includes Jesus’ suffering and death, his resurrection, his ascension, and his sending forth the Holy Spirit to us, his disciples. These parts of the Paschal Mystery, as a whole, comprise one reality. In the resurrection, we understand that Jesus still lives as our Savior and our Redeemer. In the Ascension, we better understand Christ’s relationship with the Father: that the living Christ has entered into glory, a glory that he shares with the Father. Today, we also celebrate Mother’s Day, honoring all of our mothers, grandmothers, and great grandmothers, and all those who have been spiritual mothers to us. Blessings to all of you as we near the end of the Easter season. Father Lincoln.
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