Ascension of the Risen Jesus into the Realm of God is just one of many biblical Sky Journeys. Ascension is one of those Christian realities of which we are so spuriously familiar. Just what exactly ...

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, the ...

Jesus’ ascension into heaven is a classic text for when we have to say goodbye to somebody we hold dear. What a way for Jesus to say goodbye: to rise straight up into the clouds! No hugs. No choked-up ...

In 2013 Pope Francis explained Jesus’ mysterious Ascension into heaven. Here are 7 things he wants you to know about it. Whether your diocese celebrates the Ascension of Christ on Thursday or Sunday, ...

One of the great achievements of the liturgical movement in the twentieth century was the recovery of the centrality of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ for Christian life, thought, and practice.

Today we remember Jesus’ ascension into heaven. Forty days after the resurrection, Jesus physically leaves the earth, and his followers witness this departure. Today’s readings give instruction and ...

I’ve been listening to a podcast about the Heaven’s Gate cult, thinking how very strange and warped the group members’ beliefs were—they thought aliens from the Hale-Bopp comet were going to pick them ...

I have always been fascinated by the accounts of Jesus physically leaving this earth and disappearing in the clouds. Where did he really go? And how far did he go from us? Maybe I am asking, “Where is ...

On the Feast of the Ascension, the Holy Father also offered prayers for recent victims of terror attacks in Egypt and England. Pope Francis waves before leading the ...

Ascension Day is an opportunity to reflect upon the significance of Jesus’ post-resurrection earthly departure. Every year, 40 days after Easter and 10 days before Pentecost, we celebrate Jesus’ ...