The Ascension of Our Lord (Observed)
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Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia. Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Yes, not only is He risen, He is ascended into heaven, as we confess in the creeds. This past Thursday was Ascension Day the 40th day after Easter, the day on which the Scriptures tell us Jesus left this earthly…