On the Ascension of Our Lord

  O Lord Jesus,

I adore You,

Son of Mary,

my Savior and my Brother,

for You are God.

I follow You in my thoughts,

O firstfruits of our race,

as I hope one day by Your grace

to follow You in my person

into heavenly glory.

In the meantime,

do not let me neglect the earthly task

that You have given me.

Let me labor diligently

all my life

with a greater appreciation for the present.

Let me realize

that only by accomplishing

true human fulfillment

can I attain Divine fulfillment

and ascend to You at the completion of my work.