"Contemplative prayer does so much good for the Church"
in his 5 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer, speaking about contemplative prayer.
"The final moment in Jesus’ life"
"Once more the liturgy reminds us of the final moment in Jesus’ life among men, his ascension into heaven." (Christ is Passing By, 117)
It has always seemed logical to me that the most holy humanity of Christ should ascend to the glory of the Father. The ascension has always made me very happy. But I think that the sadness that is particular to the day of the ascension is also a proof of the love that we feel for Jesus Christ, our Lord ...
