Joyful Witnesses of Good News, Journey of Faith

Today’s Gospel for the feast of Christ’s Ascension notes that after Jesus “was taken up to heaven,” his disciples “returned to Jerusalem with great joy.” They had experienced many remarkable events, ranging from Jesus’ public ministry, his passion and death to his resurrection. Now, just before his ascension, Jesus tells them: “you are witnesses of these things.” Yes, they are to be “joy-filled witnesses” of the entire Christ-event.