The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 65: Returning Home
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Mar 6, 2026 A meditation on the Ascension that asks whether Jesus left us or remains present. Scripture reading and reflections paint the Ascension as a triumphant homecoming. Reflections connect the Ascension to the coming of the Holy Spirit and an ongoing closeness to Christ. The segment closes with brief prayers focused on praise and trust in Jesus’ continual presence.
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Ascension As A Joyful Homecoming
- The Ascension is not abandonment but a victorious return of Jesus to the Father that invites joyful praise.
- Fr. Mark-Mary likens it to a homecoming parade where angels celebrate the King, reframing distance as triumphant presence.
Olympian Return Example To Visualize Heaven
- Fr. Mark-Mary recounts a viral video of an Olympic teen returning to school to illustrate communal celebration.
- Students lined the halls cheering the medalist, a concrete image used to help us envision heaven welcoming Christ.
Ascension Interpreted As Presence Not Loss
- The disciples’ reaction—worship and returning with great joy—shows they did not experience the Ascension as loss.
- Pope Benedict and Fr. Mark-Mary explain that Jesus' going to the Father actually means he sees and remains with us more fully.