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No one has ever ascended into heaven except the one who descended fro heaven
Today, as our Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Ascension we are invited to reflect on a passage from the letter of the apostle Paul to the Ephesians (4:1-24) entitled "He ascended to heaven and led captivity captive". Our treasure, which follows, is from a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop.
Our Lord's ascension into heaven is essential to a complete understanding of the Christian faith because it reveals the full meaning of who Jesus is and what He accomplished. Forty days after His Resurrection, Jesus did not simply "leave"; He entered into heavenly glory with His risen human body and…
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