The Ascension of the Lord
Year B – Lectionary [58]
First Reading
As the Apostles were looking on, Jesus was lifted up.
Responsorial
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
Second Reading
God seated Jesus at his right hand in the heavens. -or- To the extent of the full stature of Christ.
Gospel Acclamation
Matthew 28:19a, 20b
Go and teach all nations, says the Lord; I am with you always, until the end of the world.
Gospel
The Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God.
Psalms
- Psalm 47: God Mounts His Throne
- Psalm 72: Every Nation on Earth
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Psalm 98: All the Ends of the Earth (Haugen)
Psalm 98: All the Ends of the Earth (Haugen)
Composer: Haas, David / Haugen, Marty / Kodner, Diana
Publisher: GIA
Hymns & Songs
- All You Nations
- All the Earth Proclaim the Lord
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Alleluia, Sing to Jesus
Alleluia, Sing to Jesus
Tune: HYFRYDOL
Text: Dix, William C.
- Glory and Praise to Our God
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Go
Go
Text: Patillo, Leon
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Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise
Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise
Tune: LLANFAIR
Text: Wesley, Charles
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In Christ There Is No East or West
In Christ There Is No East or West
Tune: MCKEE
Text: Oxenham, John
- Isaiah 12: 2-3, 4, 6
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Sing With All the Saints in Glory
Sing With All the Saints in Glory
Tune: HYMN TO JOY
Text: Irons, William J.
- Though the Mountains May Fall
- We Walk by Faith