"Why did Jesus have to ascend to heaven only 40 days after the Resurrection? Why could he not have remained walking among his followers for many ages?"
The US bishops’ conference (USCCB) explains in its liturgical calendar, “In several ecclesiastical provinces of the United States of America, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is transferred from
May 25, 2017, to the following
Sunday, May 28, 2017.” - Read more...
The use of the Altar Rail is coming back at many churches. What does the Altar Rail represent? This article can help us better appreciate "receiving Holy Communion".