May the eyes of your heart be enlightened that you may know what is the hope that belongs to his call,what are the riches of glory in his inheritance among the holy ones and what is the surpassig greatness of his power for us who believe.... Paul to Epesians

"The eyes of your heart...be enlightened...So the heart has is own way of seeing and knowing! Today Jesus LEAVES. So where are we to search for him and where can we find him?

St. Paul says: Search your hearts!

He will not leave us orphans.

But there is also present in our world, "The Father of Lies,"

We even have a President who makes constant lying into a standard mode of behaviour.

This subtle and manipulative spirit also floods the Internet with deceit and manipulation.

So we are to discern the presence of the HOLY Spirit.

The Ascension is not so much about the absence of Jesus as it is about the remaining presence of THE HOLY SPIRIT .

But  we must search for the Spirit amidst the clamor and din that surrounds us.

When we find the TRUE Spirit, our hearts are enlightened, lifted up, and renewed with Hope.

And so we pray:

Come Holy Spirit,

enlightenn the hearts of the Faithful.

Send forth your Spirit,

and we shall renew the face of the earth.

Amen