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Sunday, May 4, 2008

The Ascension of the Lord (Cycle A)

Miniature from Rabbula Gospels<br />(Mesopotamia, 6th century)

The Ascension of the Lord falls on the sixth Thursday in Easter. However, in the Diocese of Richmond, the feast is transferred to the Seventh Sunday in Easter which is May 4th this year.

Readings:

Acts 1:1-11
Psalm 47:2-3,6-7,8-9
Ephesians 1:17-23
Matthew 28:16-20

Here are a few commentaries on these readings:

St. Charles Borromeo Lectionary Site (PDF)

Ascension - What's in it for Me? from The Crossroads Initiative

Labels: Sunday Liturgical Readings

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