Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
"Go out to the whole world; proclaim the gospel to the whole creation."
And the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven; and sat down at the right hand of God. While they, going out, proclaimed the good news everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word by the signs that accompanied it.
This is the Risen Christ embracing his mission to extend to the whole world. This is our mission too in word and action.
Readings
Acts 1: 1-11 Why are you standing here looking into the sky? Jesus has been taken into heaven.
Ps 46. R. God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
Eph 1:17-23 He made Jesus to sit at his right hand in heaven.
Alleluia, alleluia! Go and teach all people my gospel. I am with you always until the end of the world. Alleluia.
Mk 16: 15-20 The Lord Jesus was taken into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God.
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"Go out to the whole world; proclaim the gospel to the whole creation." Mk 16
Prayer of the Faithful - starters
For the Church: that we may be transformed through our encounters with the living Christ and be instruments of healing and forgiveness in our broken world.
Invocation: E te Ariki … Response: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou
For the gift of peace: that God will open new pathways for dialogue and inspire the leaders of nations who are caught up in conflict and war to work towards long lasting peace for all.
Invocation: E te Ariki … Response: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou
For all who struggle with doubts and fear: that Christ may calm their fears and touch their hearts with peace.
Invocation: E te Ariki … Response: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou
For all whose faith is challenged by poverty, violence and the suffering of the innocent: that the message of the resurrection may offer a new vision and hope of what God can do, energising us to go out and transform the world.
Invocation: E te Ariki … Response: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou
