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SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION (A, B, C) Lectionary #58B
The ministry of Christ is continued in the ministry of the church. In accord with the decision of the U.S. bishops (1998) as confirmed by the Holy See (1999), this solemnity may be transferred to the Seventh Sunday of Easter in certain ecclesiastical provinces of the United States .
Acts 1:1-11. Luke's second volume begins with the ascension of Jesus and his commission to the apostles to wait for the promised Holy Spirit.
Psalm (46) 47
This enthronement psalm, dating probably to the reign of David and Solomon, has three sections: praise of God as the “most high,” the enthronement of God as sovereign in heaven, and the tribute given to God on earth.
Ephesians 4:1-13. Paul urges the Ephesians to live in accord with their faith, and he reminds them that Jesus became one of us in order to empower us with the gifts we need to live that way. (The second reading for Year A may also be used.)
Mark 16:15-20. This is the “longer ending” to Mark's Gospel, which contains a description of the miraculous signs that will confirm the truth of apostolic preaching. Use of this text might take some extra explanation.
opening: Let Heaven Rejoice(cc-286)
ps: Ps 47 : God Mounts His Throne (cc-35)
offertory: Holy is His Name (cc-325)
com 1: Bread, Blessed and Broken( see sheet )
com 2: All Hail Power Of Jesus' Name (cc-314)
closing: Lord, I lift your name on high(ss-189)
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