Why is the Ascension of Jesus celebrated in the Catholic Church? In this episode of Saints in the Parish Podcast, we discuss the Ascension, which the Catholic Church celebrated on Sunday. This Solemnity is vitally important for the work of Christ and the Church. In the Ascension of Jesus, we are given a foretaste of what we will be like in Heaven. It is celebrated because in the Ascension, Christ's work of salvation can continue on Earth in His presence through the Eucharist and in the Body of Christ, the Church.
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00:00 Introduction
02:25 The Ascension in Scripture
04:03 The Importance of the Body
05:35 Post-Resurrection Appearances
06:46 How is Jesus Present on Earth Now?
08:17 The Incarnation, Body of Christ, and the Mass
14:05 A Foreshadowing of What We Will Be in Heaven
17:17 Homework: A Song to Listen To
19:13 Conclusion