"The Age to Come Rises" — Ascension of the Lord, 5/17/26

What is the "age to come" that St. Paul mentions in today's second reading? While we are still in the age that began with Adam and Eve, Jesus has planted the seed for the coming age. As we trust him and keep worshipping, the earth will be perfected, everything bad will be cleansed away, and He will bring us into the full flourishing of His love. Catholic Mass readings for the Ascension of the Lord, May 17, 2026 First Reading: Acts 1: 1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 47: 2-3, 6-7, 8-9 Second Reading: Ephesians 1: 17-23 Alleluia: Matthew 28: 19a, 20b Gospel: Matthew 28: 16-20