A.D. 2023 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 Expanded Daily Readings — Year A
- 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
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year A
- 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