(17.05.2026) Ascension Sunday
Ascension Sunday The Hand-Off My dear brothers and sisters, today we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, a day filled with glory, hope, and an extraordinary commissioning. It marks the grand finale of Jesus’ earthly ministry—His "Mission Accomplished" moment. He came down to earth at Christmas, suffered, died, rose, and now He returns to the right hand of the Father. But the Ascension is not a conclusion; it is a continuation. There is a beautiful old story about what happened when Jesus entered Heaven. The Holy Angels surrounded Him, celebrating His victory over sin and death. The Archangel Gabriel looked at the Lord's wounds and asked, "Master, now that You are back in Heaven, who will continue Your work on earth to ensure your sacrifice reaches everyone?" Jesus smiled and replied, "I left a small group of people who love Me. They will carry on the work of the Church." Gabriel looked perplexed. "You mean Peter, who denied You? The ...