The Liturgical Symbolism of the Ascension

When St. Thomas Aquinas explains the meaning of the Gloria in the rite of Mass, he says that it “commemorates heavenly glory, to which we tend after the misery of this life.” The Mass, from the very moment of the consecration, makes Christ present as he is now in heaven. On this Feast of the Ascension, we look at how Christ’s Ascension is highlighted in the Mass with Fr. Michael Eades.Further ReadingThe Mass and the Ascension: Making Present the Entire Paschal MysteryGuest InfoFr Michael Eades, Cong. Orat. is a member of the Toronto Oratory of St Philip Neri. Having earned a BA and PhL from the Catholic University of America, he attended St Philip’s Seminary where he is a teacher and spiritual director. He has a STL, ThD, and STD from Regis College at the University of Toronto. Currently he also serves as associate pastor at St Vincent de Paul parish in Toronto. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com