Ascension Thursday - Our MISSION

The hymn taken from the Divine Office for the Evening Prayer I for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord beautifully explains what the feast is all about. I have also posted a clip of the scene of the Ascension to remind ourselves of the Mission of Christ that we are called to continue. So are you on a MISSION?

The Lord goes up with shouts of joy,
While trumpets all his triumph tell;
With him humanity is raised
Above angelic worlds to dwell.

He sits with God, at his right hand,
Who is the Lord of everything;
The Father's glory is his own:
Christ Jesus, all creations' king.

And when he comes again in might,
To raise us on that splendid day,
We shall be gathered up to him,
And every tear be wiped away.

O God, our Father, hear our prayer:
With Christ, our Lord, your only Son,
Send forth the Spirit of your love
To live in us and make us one.
(Hymn for the Ascension; Evening Prayer I)