Will Vaus

"The Ascension" by William Blake It seems a bit strange to be writing about the Ascension on Shrove Tuesday, the last day before Lent. However, I want to continue with our journey through The Apostles' Creed. And if you want to know more about the meaning of Shrove Tuesday in the context of the Church Year, I encourage you to read the blog of an acquaintance of mine, Malcolm Guite, by clicking here:  Shriven & Ready . So, on with the Ascension. So far, we have examined the biblical meaning of the Ascension of Jesus, but what is its meaning? The event of the Ascension is recorded only in Mark, Luke, and Acts, but the significance of this event is proclaimed throughout the New Testament. One of those places is in the preaching of Peter on the day of Pentecost as recorded in Acts 2:32-36.... This Jesus God raised up, and of that all of us are witnesses. Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Hol...

I was impressed by the Queen's expression of personal faith in Jesus Christ at the end of this video. The 1662 Book of Common Prayer invites us to pray for the Queen in the following manner: O Lord our heavenly Father, high and mighty, King of kings, Lord of lords, the only Ruler of princes, who dost from thy throne behold all the dwellers upon earth: Most heartily we beseech thee with thy favour to behold our most gracious Sovereign Lady, Queen Elizabeth; and so replenish her with the grace of thy Holy Spirit, that she may alway incline to thy will, and walk in thy way: Endue her plenteously with heavenly gifts; grant her in health and wealth long to live; strengthen her that she may vanquish and overcome all her enemies, and finally after this life she may attain everlasting joy and felicity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. And here is an appropriate prayer for the royal family, especially in consideration of Prince Philip's current health condition: Almighty G...