Regarding the Ascension, the Catechism states: "Being seated at the Father's right hand signifies the inauguration of the Messiah's kingdom, the fulfillment of the prophet Daniel's vision concerning the Son of man: "To him was given dominion and glory and kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed." After this event the apostles became witnesses of the "kingdom [that] will have no end" (CCC 664)". Jesus is exalted as Lord and now exercises his Lordship; He is the Pantocrator, the "Ruler of All" (cf. Eph. 1:20-23). The Church is his Body, the Fullness of Him who fills all in all (Eph. 1:23). You are a member of that Church. The Lord's Ascension into glory has also changed the way you are to be present to people and to the world. Read the following articles about the Sunday Readings and use the following for your reflection.

Articles for the Readings for Ascension Sunday

• Mark 16:19-20 He Ascended Into Heaven and is Seated at the Right Hand of the Father
• Eph. 1:15-23 That You May Know
• Mag-aral Tayo Ang Pag-akyat sa Langit (Markos 16:19-20)

John 15:9-17 highlights the change of status of disciples to that of "friends", members of the extended household of the Son and the Father. Read the following articles and reflect on this Sunday's gospel selection using the rest of this page:

• Workshop: I Call You Friends
• Mag-aral Tayo: Manahan Kayo Sa Aking Pag-ibig (Juan 15:9-17)
• Bibliya Tagala: Kayo'y Mga Kaibigan Ko (Juan 15:9-17)

The image of the Vine and the Branches is used to indicate the kind of vital relationship that exists between Jesus and his disciples. The keyword here is "remain in me" which designates the reciprocal indwelling of Christ and his disciples. Read the articles below and use the rest of this page as your guide for reflection

• Workshop: I am the Vine you are the Branches (2009)
• Mag-aral Tayo: Ang Puno ng Ubas at ang Mga Sanga
• Bibliya Tagala: Ako ang Puno ng Ubas (Juan 15:1-10)

The fourth Sunday of Easter is the Sunday of the Good Shepherd. Read the articles indicated below and use the rest of this page as your guide for reflection:

• Easter IV: I Am the Good Shepherd
• Mag-aral Tayo: Ang Mabuting Pastol
• Bibliya Tagala: Ako ang Mabuting Pastol

The liturgy for the third Sunday of Easter presents to us Luke's account of the Risen Lord's victory meal with his disciples. The Lord comes to his own after he has gathered them into one place. He changes them and reassures them that empowerment will be given from on high so that they can become his witnesses starting from Jerusalem to the ends of the world1.

Read the following articles and use the rest of this page as your guide for reflection.

• Workshop: You Are My Witnesses
• Mag-aral Tayo: Kayo ang Aking Mga Saksi (Lukas 24:36-49)
• Bibliya Tagala: Huwag Kayong Magkasala (1 Juan 2:1-6)

1. 1. In Luke-Acts, what appears in John 20:20-23 as given in one event, is separated. Luke emphasizes that the new Law -- the Law that is the Spirit -- is poured on the disciples on the Feast of Pentecost while the Jews recalled the giving of the Law at Sinai.

The Sunday following Easter Sunday has been traditionally called "Dominica in albis" because it was the Sunday when the newly baptized celebrated their one-year anniversary. It is a special day for the those "in albis" (in white robes) who are depicted in John's Apocalypse as the 144,000 who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. The Johanine resurrection account about the eighth day was especially meant for them, and us, who wonder whether the apostles had it better because they saw the Lord. On May 23, 2000, the Congregation for Divine Worship decreed that the Second Sunday of Easter should be named "Divine Mercy Sunday".

Read the following articles and use the rest of the page as your guide for reflection

• Workshop: Our Easter Faith
• AgustinongPinoy: Reading Guide for John
• Nagulat Nga Ba si Tomas?
• Bibliya Tagala: Ang Patotoo ng Espiritu (1 Juan 5:1-6)

Read the following articles and use the rest of the page as your guide:

• Passion Sunday (2012 -- B)
• Workshop: Jesus' Entrance into Jerusalem
• Workshop Article: The Passion According to Mark
• Mag-aral Tayo: Ang Pag-ibig ng isang Babae
• Bibliya Tagala: Hinubad Niya ang Karangalang Maging Diyos (Fil. 2:6-11)