Sunday, May 12, is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Mass readings: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Ephesians 1:17-23 or Ephesians 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13; Mark 16:15-20. The Ascension ...

Ascension Day is an opportunity to reflect upon the significance of Jesus’ post-resurrection earthly departure. Every year, 40 days after Easter and 10 days before Pentecost, we celebrate Jesus’ ...

For 40 days after his resurrection on Easter Sunday, the Bible says that Jesus travelled and preached with his apostles, preparing them for his departure from Earth. From our morning news briefing to ...

The Amish community in the Susquehanna Valley will observe Ascension Day on Thursday.It commemorates Jesus' physical ascension into heaven. It falls on the 40th day following Easter Sunday.One of the ...

Whenever the Solemnity of the Ascension is transferred to the following Sunday rather than celebrated on the traditional day of the previous Thursday — as is now the case in the majority of U.S.

RINGTOWN – Visitors congregated at the historic Old White Church on Thursday to celebrate Ascension Day, considered by many to be an overlooked day in the Christian calendar. The service, ...

RINGTOWN — Churchgoers from across the region gathered at the historic Old White Church to observe its annual Ascension Day service Thursday. Nearly 100 people packed the pews of the Union Twp. church ...

Today is Ascension Day, a significant holiday for many Christians, including the Amish community in Lancaster County.As you’re out and about, you may notice more horses-and-buggies on the road than ...

The 52nd Balloon Fiesta continued Sunday with an event debut and a mass ascension. Balloon pilots were seen ascending across the Albuquerque sky for the mass ascension. Several special shapes could be ...