The Birth of a Spiritual Body
The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven marks the end of the Resurrection appearances. Yet, Jesus promised that his presence and the Kingdom inaugurated by his presence would continue. At Pentecost, we see the beginning of the fulfillment of that promise. As people from all "tongues" and nations come together through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, we also can join in the song, "Jesus Christ is present here."