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St. George Maronite Catholic Church

 

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ASCENSION OF OUR LORD
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Ascension Of Our Lord

The Ascension took place forty fays after Easter on the Mount of Olives, between Jerusalem and Bethlehem, in the presence of the Virgin and many of the disciples. He rose "and is seated at the right hand of the Father." He, who is one in being with the Father, gave us a place in heaven --by virtue of his human nature-- for he said:

"I will go to prepare a place for you."

This feast is a feast of redemption and of victory; it calls us to our true homeland, that is, heaven where Christ awaits us. To him be glory, for ever. Amen.