Readings and Themes for the Week of May 16, 2010

Readings for Faith Sharing
Week of May 16, 2010,
Ascension of the Lord

Reading Acts 1:1-11

The Lord Jesus ascends into a cloud.

Psalm 47

"God mounts his throne to shouts of joy, a blare of trumpets for the Lord."

Reading II Ephesians 1:17-23

Christ is the head of the church, where he is, we are to follow.

Gospel: Luke 24:46-53

Jesus commands us to go and baptize.

THEME:

Jesus ascends to heaven!

Throughout the fifty days of Easter, we have rejoiced in the resurrection of Christ. Today we listen to the story of his glorious ascension into heaven, where he intercedes for us at the right hand of the Father. As we listen to these words, let our hearts sing for joy, for the Risen Lord is truly with us in this holy place.

Questions of the week

Question for Children:

Jesus blessed the disciples and said He would be with them in a special way.

When was Jesus with you in a special way?

Question for Youth:

The disciples were filled with joy even though Jesus was leaving them.

Have you ever been joyful when you had to say goodbye to someone who was special to you?

What was the source of that joy?

Question for Adults:

How often we stand looking up at the sky to find God.

When did you see God present in your life this past week?