The Ascension of Jesus to Heaven shows the real destiny of our Life

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season : Seventh  Week :  Sunday*

*Gospel : Mt 28:16-20*

*First Reading : Acts 1:12-14*

*Second Reading : Eph 1:17-23*

*The Fesst of the Ascension of the Lord*

*The Ascension of Jesus to Heaven shows the real destiny of our Life*

*1) Jesus came from Heaven*

The Gospel stories clearly Show us that Jesus came from Heaven

Jesus is the second person of the Trinity. He sacrificed 

His position and took the human form and dwelt among us 

Jesus' coming from heaven Shows His real place of dwelling. 

*2) Ascension means Going back to Heaven*

As we celebrate the feast of Ascension, it calls us to reflect about the importance of this event 

Ascension means, Jesus going back to heaven. The simple reason is that, Heaven is the permanent place of Jesus 

It is from heaven that Jesus came and now it is to the heaven Jesus is going back 

*3) Jesus goes to heaven after completing His mission* 

Jesus completed the mission of saving the mankind from the Sin 

He saved the mankind by dying on the Cross, by scarifying His life 

Death of Jesus was the main event in the life of Jesus. But resurrection of Jesus was the culmination of the completion of his ministry

So after completing His ministry Jesus went up to heaven 

*4) Our Real Home is heaven*

St Paul tells us that we are the citizens of Heaven (Philippines 3:20)

We have come from heaven. So finally we need to go to heaven 

Before we depart to heaven we need to complete our mission

So it is very important to realise this fact as we celebrate the feast of the ascension of Heaven 

*5) What is our Mission*

As we know that we need to complete our mission, before we depart to our permanent home, what is our mission? 

Our Mission consists in what Jesus did during his public ministry

Jesus spread the message of love, healed the sick, comforted the broken ones, helped those who were suffering etc 

So this is also our mission as the followers of Christ 

So am I ready to do this mission? 

*6)

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*