The Ascension of the Lord

Year B – Lectionary [58]

First Reading

Acts 1:1-11

As the Apostles were looking on, Jesus was lifted up.

Responsorial

Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9

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

Second Reading

Ephesians 1:17-23 or Ephesians 4:1-13 or Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13

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

Mark 16:15-20

The Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God.

Psalms

Hymns & Songs