A.D. 1950 May 18

Ascension Day

Felipe Gil de Mena, Elijah Taken up into the Air in a Chariot of Fire, 17th century, National Sculpture Museum, Valladolid, Spain.

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary — Year C

Jesus sends the apostles — Acts 1:1–11
God has gone up with a shout — Psalm 47 or Praise to God who reigns — Psalm 93
Seeing the risen and ascended Christ — Ephesians 1:15–23
Christ present in all times and places — Luke 24:44–53

Liturgical Colors

White or Gold