Scripture presents the ascension of Jesus not as an afterthought but as a climactic moment in the story of redemption. It is the hinge between Christ’s finished work on earth and His ongoing work in heaven.

The living hope secured for us in the resurrection is rooted in God’s promises.

The historical account of St. Patrick isn’t about snakes or shamrocks but about a wounded young man who let God turn captivity into a calling, fear into courage, and obscurity into a legacy that continues to shape the world.

While the seasons of this life will ebb and flow, and one may spill into the next, we are wise to embrace them without looking back. Indeed, in seasons of loss, we will experience grief and pain, but we cannot remain here, for God has promised to be with us from one season to the next.