If we look at the scripture that addresses the Ascension, it
is no surprise that we find several conflicts across the Synoptic writers. But
I believe it is John who gives us the line that opens up for us the best way to
get to the deeper meaning of the Ascension, when Christ says, “it is good for
you that I am going away. For unless I go away the Spirit cannot come to you.” In
essence, Jesus seems to be making a connection between absence and presence - that
it is necessary for absence to take place before we can be opened to presence. For
this
Feast Day really teaches us so much more about our life and about our loving
God. What is that? Check
it out…
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