The Ascension is a wondrous event: The Lord, by his own power, ascends to heaven. In so doing, he opens a path for us, too. As Pope St. John Paul II reminded the faithful in 1979 : “Jesus took ...

He ascended near Bethany, traditionally from the Mount of Olives. On its lower slopes was the garden of terrible memory, of agony and of betrayal. The hands he raised in blessing as he was parting ...

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.

On May 9, Christians celebrate the Ascension, symbolizing Jesus' ascent to God. Le Monde explores the history and symbolism of one of Christianity's most important feasts.

But that can only happen because in Christ’s ascension, history enters heaven. It does not, as we popularly assume, stop at heaven’s door. Heaven does more than set history right.

The Amish community in the Susquehanna Valley will observe Ascension Day on Thursday. It commemorates Jesus' physical ascension into heaven. It falls on the 40th day following Easter Sunday.

Ascension Day is an important moment in the Christian calendar, marking Jesus' return to heaven after his resurrection. Choirmaster Chris Williams said: "It's always tricky singing outside, but it ...

A primary school assembly framework for KS1, KS2 and P1 - P7. Easter; Jesus’ death, resurrection and ascension; identifying which parts are happy and which sad; celebrations. Includes video ...

Kristi Himmelsfärdsdag literally translates as Christ’s heaven travel day, which pretty accurately describes why the day is celebrated. You might also hear it jokingly referred to as Kristi flygare, ...