The Apostles realized that Jesus’ Resurrection was not something that happened only to Him, but that it is a promise from God for abundant life and victory over death for everyone. Christ’s departure in the Ascension does not mean we were left alone. The angels told the Apostles, “Why are you standing there looking up at the sky?” Christ lives in us, and now we share the Good News of His Resurrection.

We pray together: St. Jude, who had the joy of being present at Christ’s glorious Ascension, help me to live a life of praise and thanksgiving for God’s glory.