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Saint Paul VI, Pope or Thursday in the 6th week of Easter Season
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The Ascension of the Lord or Thursday in Easter or the Optional Memorial of Saint Paul VI, Pope
Solemnity
The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord is celebrated today by the archdioceses and dioceses within the Ecclesiastical Provinces of Boston, Hartford, New York, Omaha and Philadelphia, for which the Ascension of the Lord always falls on the preceding Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter and is a Holyday of Obligation.[1]
This holy solemnity, which the Acts of the Apostles 1:3 situates forty days after the Resurrection, commemorates Jesus’ return to his Father in heaven.[2]
This solemn blessing for the Feast expresses its significance for us:
Blessing for Ascension:
May almighty God bless you on this day when his only Son
ascended into heaven to prepare a place for you.
R. Amen!
After his resurrection, Christ was seen by His disciples.
When He appears as judge may you be pleasing for ever in His sight.
R. Amen!
You believe that Jesus has taken His seat in majesty at the right hand of the Father. May you have the joy of experiencing that He is also with you to the end of time, according to His promise.
R. Amen![3]
Written by Sarah Ciotti
Reviewed by Fr. Hugh Feiss, OSB, STD
[1] US Liturgical Calendar
[2] Catholicpedia: The Original Catholic Encyclopedia (1917) for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. s.v. “Ascension.”
[3] Prayer app: The ultimate reference to Catholic Prayers for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. s.v. “Blessing for Ascension.”
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Russell
on May 29th, 2025 at 9:06
Prayers in Petition and Thanksgiving My Special Intentions, For the Repose of the Soul of Our Holy Father Pope Francis, For all the Clergy, For all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, For the Protection and Safety of the Unborn, For the Persecuted and Suffering, For my Family, Easter50 Brothers. God Bless!
Mary
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Christopher T.
on May 29th, 2025 at 6:09
Dear and Holy Father ; I come to you before your throne in heaven by the blood of my Savior and your only begotten Son Jesus Christ by the power of your Love which is indeed the Holy Spirit ; and i ask that you would have mercy on me a sinner and grant my request to restore my marriage and family !!
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Mary
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Let's pray for all who have fallen into the darkness of mortal sin. Let's send up our prayers that they may rush to the Mercy Seat of God and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Jesus, we are sinful. Help us to become holy as you are holy.
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Lord, thanksgiving for a recent revelation you provided so I may walk further free the path you reveal in time, day by day, step by step. Thank you for another day of sobriety and usefulness to members of your flock. Thy will, not my will, be done. Amen
Russell
on May 28th, 2025 at 0:14
Prayers in Petition and Thanksgiving My Special Intentions, For the Repose of the Soul of Our Holy Father Pope Francis, For all the Clergy, For all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, For the Protection and Safety of the Unborn, For the Persecuted and Suffering, For my Family, Easter50 Brothers. God Bless!
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A prayer of thanksgiving for all of the priest who have heard my confession.
Fr C.
on May 28th, 2025 at 0:00
Spirit of Truth, guide me into all truth. Speak what You hear from the Father and reveal Jesus to my heart. Glorify Him through my life, and help me receive all He has for me. Open my ears to Your voice and my heart to Your wisdom. Lead me daily in grace. Amen.
charles v.
on May 27th, 2025 at 19:44
Thank you for praying for the success of my wife's eye surgeries to remove calcium deposits. She just had her surgery on her second eye. Please pray for a complete, uncomplicated healing. After the healing, she will then have cataracts removed. Hopefully she will then have her full eye sight back. T
Ashe
on May 27th, 2025 at 19:40
Please remember the soul of my friend's husband, who died on Sunday morning after 20+ years of pancreatic cancer. May the soul of Carrel and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen. Thank you.
Chloe G.
on May 27th, 2025 at 17:36
LordJesus,set my heart on fire to receive You with greater desire and fervor. May Your Eucharistic Presence be my reward.~ taken from Divine Mercy Daily
Rev R.
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Pray for a soul and spirit to have rest, peace and joy. That my daily focus is on the Father
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Rhonda G.
on May 27th, 2025 at 9:32
Thanks be to God for his Divine Son, Jesus Christ. Amen
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