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Let us pray
\n[on this day of Ascension
\nas we watch and wait for Jesus’ return]
\n
Father in heaven,
\nour minds were prepared
\nfor the coming of your kingdom
\n
when you took Christ beyond our sight
\n
so that we might seek him in glory.
\n
May we follow where he has led
\nand find our hope in his glory,
\n
for he is Lord forever.
Amen<\/i><\/div>\n

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— Opening Prayer for Ascension Thursday<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nRelated:
Ascension Thursday homily<\/a> from 2008<\/div>\n
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