A.D. 1962 May 31
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
The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year C
- Hannah’s thanksgiving — I Samuel 2:1–10
- God the helper of the needy — Psalm 113
- Rejoice with those who rejoice — Romans 12:9–16b
- Mary greets Elizabeth — Luke 1:39–57
Liturgical Colors
White or Gold