05/17/26 A Necessary Goodbye

About this episode

Fr. Mike Schmitz discusses the significance of Jesus' ascension and its implications for the apostles.

Homily from the Ascension of the Lord. "It is better for you that I go...". Is that true? Jesus told His apostles that it was better for them that He ascended to the Father; that it was better for them if He left them. But why? Mass Readings from May 17, 2026: Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20

People in this episode

Host: Fr. Mike Schmitz

Topics covered

• Ascension
• Christianity
• Homily
• Faith
• Spirituality

Keywords

• Ascension of the Lord
• Fr. Mike Schmitz
• homily
• Acts 1:1-11
• Matthew 28:16-20
• Ephesians 1:17-23
• spirituality
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ascension of the Lord, Acts, Psalm, Ephesians, Matthew

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