Episode Transcript
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My dear brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ,
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today we celebrate the great solemnity
of the Ascension of the Lord,
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when the risen Christ returns
to the Father in glory.
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This is not simply a departure,
but a mystery of faith:
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the exaltation of Christ’s
humanity into the very life of God
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and the promise of our own destiny.
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At first, it may seem that
Jesus is leaving His disciples.
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But in truth, He is not becoming absent,
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He is becoming present in a new and deeper way.
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No longer limited by time and space,
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Christ is now with all people, everywhere, always.
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Before ascending, Jesus gives a mission:
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“Go and make disciples of all nations.”
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This is not just a task, but
a sharing in His divine work.
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Through Baptism and the Holy Spirit,
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we are united to Christ and
become members of His Body.
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His mission becomes our mission.
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The Ascension also gives us hope.
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Where Christ has gone, we are called to follow.
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Our lives are not temporary or without meaning,
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they are directed toward eternal life with God.
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In the midst of struggles and uncertainties,
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we lift our eyes with confidence,
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knowing our future is in Him.
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The disciples once stood looking up into the sky,
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but they were told not to remain there.
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Faith is not about standing
still, it is about being sent.
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Our faith must be lived in the world,
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through love, mercy, and truth in our daily lives.
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And we are not alone.
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Jesus promises: “I am with you always.”
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He remains with us through the Holy Spirit,
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through the Church, and
especially in the Holy Eucharist.
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He guides us, strengthens us,
and walks with us every day.
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So the Ascension is not the end,
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it is the beginning of our mission.
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Christ is in glory, interceding for us,
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and at the same time alive within us.
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Today, let us ask: Where is Christ sending me?
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Who needs His love through me?
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And as we go, we go with confidence,
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not in ourselves, but in
Him who is always with us.
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May this mystery strengthen our faith,
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deepen our hope, and fill our hearts with love.
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Amen.
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May God bless you all.
