Thu, May 9, 2024 Ascension Day, also known as the Feast of the Ascension is a Christian observance that will take place on May 9 in 2024. It is celebrated on the 40th day of Easter, or the sixth Thursday after Easter. This was the last day Christ was seen by his followers before ascending to heaven.
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Mark (NAB): THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK
Mark (NAB): Although the book is anonymous, apart from the ancient heading “According to Mark” in manuscripts, it has traditionally been assigned to John Mark, in whose mother’s house (at Jerusalem) Christians assembled (Act 12:12).
Mark (NAB): The Gospel of Mark ends in the most ancient manuscripts with an abrupt scene at Jesus’ tomb, which the women find empty (Mar 16:1–8).
Mark 16:19 (NAB): 19 So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God.
Mark 9:20
9–20] This passage, termed the Longer Ending to the Marcan gospel by comparison with a much briefer conclusion found in some less important manuscripts, has traditionally been accepted as a canonical part of the gospel and was defined as such by the Council of Trent. Early citations of it by the Fathers indicate that it was composed by the second century, although vocabulary and style indicate that it was written by someone other than Mark.