"So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God. But they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs." (Mark 16:19-20)
Reflection: It may seem that the Ascension of Jesus was the time when he left us high and dry. Indeed he left us for that higher seat of his, but his ascension is more a call to responsibility. He did not leave us dry, but wet with the waters of the Sacraments (what Mark calls accompanying signs).
Can you see evidence during the past week when you have been kept moist by God's working in your life: maybe a forgiveness, a ray of hope, or something that nourished you - body and soul. It's true, the ascended Lord keeps working with us and continues to show us signs.
This week, let us not look for him up in the sky but "everywhere" dryness is made wet.
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