The Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord

In this Encountering the Word video for the solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord, Jeff Cavins reflects on the last command Jesus gave his disciples in the Gospel of Matthew. The readings for the Ascension are:

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