While the official celebration of the feast of the Ascension of the Lord is on the 40th day after Easter, May 21st in 2009, parishes in the U.S. celebrate the feast on the Sunday following the Thursday.
As his disciples, we know that Christ is with us, empowering us to share his Good News with our families, friends, and world. We share Christ’s Good News primarily through our kind words and by helping others. Sometimes the simplest action can have a profound impact.
Parents provide the example of how to live as disciples of Christ as they care for and love their children. In turn, children follow their parents’ examples when they care for and share love with their friends.
Sharing Christ’s Good News can have an amazing ripple effect!
Faith Chat Question: What “signs” have you experienced that let you know that Christ is with you? How has knowledge of Christ’s presence empowered you to share his love with others? Faith Activity: Jesus ascended into the clouds. As a family, go outside, lay down a blanket on the ground, lie down, and watch the clouds. Use your imagination to see different shapes of creatures and images in the clouds. Pray:
