Thursday, May 14
Thursday, May 14
Eastertide · 2026
Today the Church keeps Ascension of the Lord — Solemnity.
Liturgical color — WhiteSolemnityEastertide
The feast of the day
Solemnity of Ascension of the Lord
Today the Church keeps Ascension of the Lord — solemnity.
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The readings
First readingA reading from the Book of the Acts of the ApostlesGospelFrom the Gospel according to John
Today’s reflectionThere are days when we carry silent burdens, hidden beneath the everyday appearances of work, family, and routine. Perhaps it's the weight of uncertainty about tomorrow or the quiet fatigue of holding onto hope when lifeRead the reflection 
The season
Eastertide
We are in the Eastertide — the Church wears white.
Fifty days of joy celebrating the Resurrection — the longest feast of the year, from Easter Sunday through Pentecost. Today it keeps the solemnity of Ascension of the Lord.
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