Ascension of Jesus: Meaning, Importance and Implications | Homily for 7th Sunday of Easter (Year B )

#Homily #Sunday #Ascension #Jesus #Assumption  Watch the Video Ascension of Jesus: Meaning, Importance, and Implications What is the meaning of ascension? Why is ascension IMPORTANT? What are the IMPLICATIONS of ascension for Christians? What is the difference between Jesus and the Saints in heaven? What is the connection between Jesus and Christians in the world? And to know the answers to many more questions, listen to the podcasts. Readings 1st Reading ACTS 1:1-11 Responsorial Psalm Psalms 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 2nd Reading Ephesians 4:1-13 Alleluia Matthew 28:19A, 20B Gospel Mark 16:15-20 (Gospel for Year B) What is the meaning of ascension? Why is ascension IMPORTANT? What are the IMPLICATIONS of ascension for Christians? - Context Ø Christ Event Ø After the Resurrection 40 days in the body in the world Ø Appeared to the Disciples Ø On the 40thday, He ascended into heaven Ø Hidden with clouds – Old Testament Jesus Ø His nature – Hypostatical Union – Mediator between God and Man – fully Man and fully divine / God Ø Death Ø Resurrection Ø Being with His disciples – 40 days Ø Ascension Ø Ascension vs Assumption Ø Seated at the right hand of the Father - What does He do at the Right Hand of the Father? Ø Praying for us Ø We are also with Him Difference between Jesus and saints? Jesus - Saints Omniscient - Not Omniscient Omnipresent - Not Omnipresent Omnipotent - Not Omnipotent To understand the Incarnation (the Word made flesh), try this book by Fr. C. George Mary Claret "God’s Journey to Bethlehem: God's Way of Alluring You to Enter Into Your Heart" https://geni.us/nnB5 Connect him on His Website Facebook Facebook Page  Amazon Author Page  Twitter  YouTube  Instagram  Telegram  Spotify  LinkedIn  Medium  Pinterest  Tumblr Goodreads  Quora Space   Quora  Reddit