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HOMILIES

In this pandemic filled with uncertainty and worries, we can turn our attention to Jesus
Christ who is before us like a light that guides us without ceasing, a light that attracts us
towards the path on which we are called to walk.

During this pandemic, we can walk towards Jesus Christ who is our light. We can open our
heart to his presence and rediscover how much Jesus Christ is present in our life. We can
rediscover our attachment to him, rediscover his presence.

The rediscovery, it is to renew our desire to walk with him, it is to rediscover our desire to
be his disciple and walk by his side.

To contemplate Jesus Chris is to take the time for contemplation, it is to open our heart to
the beauty of the love of God, to the greatness of the love of God, to the richness of the love
of God.

God is our creator. Without him, nothing would exist except God who is eternal. Jesus
Christ is also our Saviour. Risen and ascended into heaven, he comes to us no matter what
our situation, no matter how far away we are, however great our suffering. He comes to us,
to let us know of eternal life, to let us know of his life, his peace, his strength, his light.

Let us take the time to contemplate Jesus Christ ascended into heaven, seated at the right
hand of the Father.

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The last words of someone who’s leaving us are always important. What are the last words
of Jesus Christ before the Ascension? He talks about the mission. But what a mission! To
witness to Jesus Christ throughout the world, everywhere, through time and space. And
not only to talk about the love of God, but also to talk about God’s commandments! All of
God’s commandments! To talk about everything! Everything that He’s taught us. To teach
everything that he’s taught us. How can you do that? By ourselves, it’s humanly impossible!
It’s a divine mission! How can human beings fulfill a divine mission?

(cont’d)

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