Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

In this Encountering the Word video for the Ascension of Our Lord, Jeff Cavins explains how, in the final words before the Ascension, Christ commissioned the apostles to spread the gospel. The readings are:

First Reading: Acts 1:1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23 or Ephesians 4:1-13 OR 4:1-7, 11-13
Alleluia: Matthew 28:19A, 20B
Gospel Mark 16:15-20