In the first reading we have St. Luke continuing the story of Jesus from his Gospel post Jesus’ resurrection to the day he was taken up. It mentions the forty days, in which Jesus appeared and instructed the disciples. The day we call Ascension. In some diocese, recognizing that the term “forty days” does not refer to a specific number of days, this feast has been transferred to the first Sunday following the fortieth day after Easter.
Even though it refers to Jesus’ speaking of the kingdom of God, some disciples still expected a reestablishment of the earthly kingdom of we walk with Jesus, do we have our own agenda? Do we listen without prejudice to what Jesus is telling us, or are we telling Jesus what to do? Are we witnesses of Jesus and the Kingdom of God, or are we more concerned about earthly matters?
There are various options for the second reading, I have selected Eph 1:17-23. In it, Paul refers to a Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that our hearts may know what the hope to Jesus’ call.
The reading from Gospel of Mark challenges his disciples to proclaim the Gospel to all the world. Then refers to Jesus being taken up into heaven, something we call Ascencion. Are we preaching everywhere the message of Jesus or are we hiding our faith behind a world of political correctness?
As we continue to celebrate our faith, let us always remember that one important aspect of our faith is to share it so that others may come to believe.
Countenance of God 