A.D. 2028 May 25
Ascension Day
Felipe Gil de Mena, Elijah Taken up into the Air in a Chariot of Fire, 17th century, National Sculpture Museum, Valladolid.
Acclamations
Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Collects
Grant we beseech thee, Almighty God, that like as we do believe thine only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended into the heavens, so we may also in heart and mind thither ascend, and with him continually dwell; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Lessons
Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year C
Daily Office Lectionary
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Prefaces
Through thy most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who, after his most glorious Resurrection, manifestly appeared to all his Apostles, and in their sight ascended up into heaven, to prepare a place for us; that where he is, thither we might also ascend, and reign with him in glory.
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold
References
Bede the Venerable, Priest and Monk of Jarrow, Teacher of the Faith, 735
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold