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Today, after almost four years, our son Gavin gets his braces off just in time for his 8th grade graduation ceremony. Of course, this time of year is filled with such joyous occasions.
Yes, 'tis the season for graduation invitations to ceremonies, celebrations, and parties, especially for high school and college graduates. These invitations mark important transitions in life and celebrate growth, accomplishment, and new beginnings. They remind us that life is always moving forward and calling us into something new.
Today is also Ascension Day, the 40th day of the Easter season. While much of the world may see today as another Thursday, the Church pauses to remember and celebrate the ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ. In Luke and Acts, Jesus departs from his disciples and ascends into heaven. For some, the image may be difficult to understand. The ancient world viewed heaven differently than we often do today. Yet the spiritual meaning of Ascension Day remains deeply important for us as Christians.
The ascension reminds us that although Jesus is no longer physically present...
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