Friendliness

Central idea: The Ascension

Doctrine: The Ascension

Practical application: Children of the Father

It is right to love, honor, respect, and obey many persons, beginning with our own parents. However, the Church uses the term latria to refer to the supreme loving worship or adoration which belongs only to God.[1] As Matthew wrote about the final meeting of the apostles with the risen Christ, “When they saw him, they worshiped.”

While there are many reasons and ways to adore God, Christians uniquely adore God the Father as his children.

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Homiletic Directory

• CCC 659-672, 697, 792, 965, 2795: the Ascension

The paragraphs were chosen either because they cite or allude to the specific readings, or because they treat topics found in the readings.

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SOURCE: Portland Diocese, Used with Permission