The Ascension stands in direct relation to that Last Day: “This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven” (Acts 1:11).

A pivotal part of the mystery of our salvation, the ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ is celebrated 40 days after Easter. It marks the moment when Jesus was taken up into heaven in the presence ...

For example, the idea of Jesus “ascending” to heaven suggests that heaven is spatially above us, which few now believe. So why insist on inerrancy of the Bible?

Among the anniversaries in the Church’s calendar of holy days, the ascension of Jesus Christ probably causes modern Christians more embarrassment than ...

This is American artist John Singleton Copley’s depiction of Jesus Christ ascending to Heaven after his resurrection as his apostles look on. Copley lived from 1738-1815. (Courtesy Photo) A lot ...

After Jesus’ ascension to heaven, in the early years of the Church, Mary guided the Apostles and disciples. After her ascension to Heaven, and coronation as queen of heaven and earth, many ...

The Solemnity of the Ascension of Jesus Christ commemorates the Catholic belief of the bodily Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ into heaven. This is considered a Holy Day of obligation. Followin… ...

What is Ascension Day? The occasion marks Jesus ascending to Heaven having already risen from the grave at the end of the Gospel accounts.

Ascension Day commemorates the Christian belief in Jesus’ ascending to heaven in the presence of his disciples, 40 days after he rose from the dead on Easter.

Tomorrow (June 2) is Ascension Day 2011. In the Christian religion, it commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's body was taken to heaven on the Thursday 40 days after his Easter resurrection.

What is Ascension Day? The occasion marks Jesus ascending to Heaven having already risen from the grave at the end of the Gospel accounts.