Вознесение. Четверг.

(Acts 1:1–12; Luke 24:36–53) St. Paul expresses the power of the Ascension of the Lord this way: “having ascended on high, he took captivity captive and gave gifts to men” (Eph. 4:8) Having been satisfied with the truth of God, the Lord opened for us all the treasures of God’s goodness. This is captivity, or booty due to victory. The beginning of the distribution of this spoil to people is the descent of the Holy Spirit, Who, having descended once, always remains in the Church and gives to everyone what anyone needs, taking everything from the same captivity once captured. Come and take it, everyone. But prepare a treasure keeper - a pure heart; Have hands with which to grasp - unthinking faith, and begin to seek with hope and relentless prayer. You might be interested in: