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May 17, 2026
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
17 de Mayo de 2026
Solemnidad de la Ascensión del Señor
«He aquí, yo estoy con ustedes siempre,
hasta el fin de los tiempos».
“Behold, I am with you always,
until the end of the age.”
Reflexión sobre las lecturas dominicales del P. Luis
Reflection on Sunday Readings by Fr. Luis
LA ASCENSIÓN DEL SEÑOR 2026
Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo: este domingo celebramos la solemnidad de la Ascensión del Señor. Hoy recordamos que Jesús, después de su Resurrección, subió al Cielo y está sentado a la derecho del Padre. Nuestra fe nos enseña también que, al final de los tiempos, volverá glorioso para juzgar a vivos y muertos, y que su Reino no tendrá fin.
La Ascensión del Señor nos invita a levantar la mirada hacia el cielo, pero también a reflexionar seriamente sobre nuestra vida y nuestra misión en este mundo. Por eso quisiera comenzar haciéndoles algunas preguntas:
¿Dónde quieres pasar la eternidad cuando termine tu vida en este mundo? ¿Estás haciendo algo para llegar al Cielo? ¿Cuál será el legado que dejarás a tus hijos, a tu familia y a las personas que amas? ¿Crees que nuestra misión como cristianos es pasar el tiempo tratando de descubrir cuándo llegará el fin del mundo, o más bien ser testigos de la presencia de Dios en medio de nuestra sociedad? ¿Con qué frecuencia te arrepientes de tus pecados y buscas la reconciliación con Dios en la confesión?
La primera lectura, tomada de los Hechos de los Apóstoles, nos presenta el momento previo a la Ascensión de Jesús. Reunido con sus discípulos, el Señor tiene con ellos una última conversación antes de subir al cielo. En este diálogo encontramos tres enseñanzas muy importantes para nuestra vida cristiana.
La primera enseñanza tiene que ver con la preocupación de los discípulos por el fin de los tiempos. Ellos le preguntan a Jesús si ha llegado el momento de restaurar el reino de Israel. Pero Jesús les deja claro que no les corresponde conocer los tiempos ni los momentos que sólo el Padre ha determinado. Con esto, el Señor nos recuerda que la misión del cristiano no consiste en vivir obsesionado por el futuro o tratando de adivinar cuándo llegará el fin del mundo. Muchas personas pierden tiempo y energía preocupándose por señales, profecías o rumores, olvidando lo más importante: vivir preparados cada día mediante una vida santa y fiel a Dios.
La segunda enseñanza es la misión que Jesús confía a sus discípulos. Él les dice: “Recibirán la fuerza del Espíritu Santo y serán mis testigos hasta los confines de la tierra”. La tarea de los discípulos será anunciar el Evangelio, predicar la Buena Nueva, bautizar y enseñar a todos a vivir según las enseñanzas de Cristo. Esta misión no terminó con los apóstoles; también nosotros hemos sido llamados a evangelizar. Cada bautizado está llamado a ser testigo de Jesús en su hogar, en su trabajo, en la escuela y en la sociedad. Evangelizamos no solamente con palabras, sino sobre todo con el testimonio de nuestra vida, con nuestras obras de amor, nuestra honestidad, nuestra capacidad de perdonar y nuestra fidelidad a Dios.
La tercera enseñanza es que los discípulos no podían quedarse mirando al cielo. Los ángeles les dicen: “¿Qué hacen ahí mirando al cielo?”. Jesús no quería discípulos pasivos, sino hombres y mujeres comprometidos con la misión. También nosotros podemos caer en la tentación de una fe cómoda, una fe que escucha pero no actúa, que cree pero no se compromete. La Ascensión nos recuerda que debemos salir al encuentro de los demás y hacer presente a Cristo en el mundo.
Queridos hermanos y hermanas, la Ascensión no significa que Jesús se haya alejado de nosotros. Al contrario, Él permanece presente de una manera nueva a través del Espíritu Santo. El Espíritu Santo es la fuerza de la Iglesia, el que ilumina nuestra mente, fortalece nuestra fe y nos ayuda a continuar la obra de Cristo en el mundo. Sin el Espíritu Santo no podemos perseverar, no podemos comprender plenamente la voluntad de Dios ni vivir auténticamente nuestra fe cristiana.
Además, la Ascensión nos llena de esperanza, porque nos recuerda que el cielo es nuestra verdadera meta. Jesús mismo dijo a sus discípulos en la Última Cena: “Voy a prepararles un lugar, y volveré para llevarlos conmigo, para que donde yo esté, estén también ustedes”. Qué hermosa promesa. Cristo ha abierto para nosotros las puertas de la vida eterna. Por eso nuestra vida en este mundo tiene sentido cuando caminamos con la mirada puesta en el cielo.
Hermanos y hermanas, pidamos hoy al Señor la gracia de vivir como verdaderos discípulos misioneros. Que el Espíritu Santo guíe nuestras vidas, fortalezca nuestra fe y nos ayude a ser instrumentos de amor, paz y esperanza en medio del mundo. Y que, permaneciendo fieles a Cristo y a sus mandamientos, podamos un día participar de la gloria eterna del cielo junto a Él. Amén.
Padre Lucho, msc
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THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD 2026
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, this Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Today we remember that Jesus, after His Resurrection, ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of The Father. Our Faith also teaches us that, at the end of time, He will come again in Glory to judge the Living and the Dead, and His Kingdom will have no end.
The Ascension of the Lord invites us to lift our eyes toward Heaven, but also to reflect seriously on our lives and on our mission in this world. For this reason, I would like to begin by asking you a few questions:
Where do you want to spend Eternity when your life in this world comes to an end? Are you doing anything to reach Heaven? What kind of legacy will you leave to your children, your family, and the people you love? Do you believe that our mission as Christians is to spend our time trying to discover when the end of the world will come, or rather to be Witnesses of God’s Living Presence in the midst of society? How often do you repent of your sins and seek Reconciliation with God through Confession?
The First Reading, taken from the Acts of the Apostles, presents the moment before the Ascension of Jesus. Gathered together with His disciples, the Lord has one final conversation with them before His Ascension into Heaven. In this dialogue we find three very important teachings for our Christian life.
The First Teaching has to do with the disciples’ concern about the End Times. They ask Jesus whether the time has come to restore the Kingdom of Israel. But Jesus makes it clear to them that it is not for them to know the times or seasons that the Father has established by His own authority. With this, the Lord reminds us that the mission of the Christian is not to live obsessed with the future or trying to predict when the end of the world will come. Many people waste time and energy worrying about signs, prophecies, or rumors, while forgetting what is most important: to live each day prepared through a holy and faithful life.
The Second Teaching is the mission Jesus entrusts to His disciples. He tells them: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My Witnesses to the ends of the Earth.” The task of the disciples will be to proclaim the Gospel, preach the Good News, Baptize, and teach all people to live according to the Teachings of Christ. This mission did not end with the Apostles; we too have been called to Evangelize. Every Catholic Baptized person is called to be a Witness of Jesus at home, at work, at school, and in society. We evangelize not only with words, but above all through the witness of our daily lives, through acts of Love, Honesty, Forgiveness, and Faithfulness to God.
The Third Teaching is that the disciples could not remain standing there looking up at the sky. The Angels say to them: “Why are you standing there looking at the sky?” Jesus did not want passive disciples, but men and women committed to the mission. We too can fall into the temptation of a “comfortable Faith"—a Faith that listens but does not act, that believes but does not commit itself. The Ascension reminds us that we must go out to others and make Christ a Living Presence in the world.
Dear brothers and sisters, the Ascension does not mean that Jesus has gone far away from us. On the contrary, He remains present in a new way through the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the strength of the Church, the One who enlightens our minds, strengthens our Faith, and helps us continue the Work of Christ in the world. Without the Holy Spirit, we cannot persevere, fully understand the Will of God, or live our Christian Faith authentically.
Furthermore, the Ascension fills us with hope because it reminds us that Heaven is our true destination. Jesus Himself said to His disciples at the Last Supper: “I go to prepare a place for you, and I will come again and take you with Me, so that where I Am, you also may be.” What a beautiful promise. Christ has opened for us the Gates of Eternal Life. Therefore, our life in this world finds its true meaning and purpose when we walk with our eyes fixed on Heaven. Brothers and sisters, let us ask the Lord today for His Grace to live as true missionary disciples. May the Holy Spirit guide our lives, strengthen our Faith, and help us become instruments of Love, Peace, and Hope in the midst of this conflicted world. And may we, by remaining faithful to Christ and His Commandments, one day share in the Eternal Glory of Heaven with Him. Amen.
Fr. Luis Segura, msc
Ascension of the Lord 2026, Cycle A
My friends, Jesus was sent by the Father to teach us how to live as human beings. Then He returned to the Father, ascending into Heaven. Today, we celebrate this event Liturgically with The Solemnity of Ascension of the Lord.
The Ascension used to be celebrated on a Thursday, 40 days after Easter, and was called “Ascension Thursday.” In 1998, most dioceses in the United States moved the celebration to the Sunday following 40 days after Easter. This allowed more people to attend the Mass and celebrate the Ascension. Currently, only five dioceses in the Untied States still celebrate on “Ascension Thursday.” They are: Boston, Hartford, New York, Omaha, and Philadelphia.
During His time with us, Jesus told several parables about a master who set out on a long journey and put his servants in charge of his estate until his return. In the Ascension of the Lord, parable becomes reality. Jesus departs to His heavenly Father and leaves His disciples (that certainly includes us) in charge of the affairs of His kingdom until He returns in glory.
The Gospels according to Matthew, Mark, and Luke end with Jesus taking final leave of His disciples. The focus is not about the details of the Ascension but rather on the last words of Jesus to His disciples.
The first sentence in today’s Gospel describes the range of emotions experienced by the eleven Apostles. “The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. When they saw him, they worshiped, but they doubted.” They were obedient to Jesus; they worshiped Jesus; and they doubted.
In the days between the Resurrection and Ascension, Jesus appeared to his disciples many times:
On Easter morning, He appeared to Mary Magdalene, calling her by name, “Mary.”
Later that day, He appeared to the disciples who were locked in the upper, afraid. His very first words to them, “Peace be with you.”
Still later that day, on the Road to Emmaus, He comforted the two grieving disciples by explaining the Scriptures that referred to His suffering, death, and Resurrection.
There were many more times He appeared to His disciples, reassuring them that He was indeed alive.
Our First Reading, from the Acts of the Apostles, the Evangelist Luke tells us that Jesus “presented himself alive to them by many proofs after he had suffered, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.”
The Risen Christ Jesus reassured them, He comforted them. Yet, “They doubted.”
My friends, I would imagine that many of us experience the same range of emotions as did the Apostles in our life. Thankfully, we have the same assurance Jesus gave to the Apostles: “Wait for the promise of the Father about which you have heard me speak. In a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
Even though Jesus appeared to them many times, the Apostles did not fully understand the Risen Christ Jesus. And, they would not understand until they received the Holy Spirit. Last week, we heard Jesus say, “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always.”
That’s where we are today, my friends. Waiting. Waiting, with the wonderful words from Jesus in todays Gospel: “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Next Sunday, we celebrate Pentecost, the memorial of the coming of the Holy Spirit, our Advocate and we remember what Christ Jesus said: “John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
“Before you speak of peace, you must first have it in your heart.” –Francis of Assisi
“Antes de hablar de paz, primero debes tenerla en tu corazón”. –Francisco de Asís
