Almighty God, who in a rude and barbarous age didst raise up thy deacon Alcuin to rekindle the light of learning: Illumine our minds, we pray thee, that amid the uncertainties and confusions of our own time we may show forth thine eternal truth, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

19 May 804: d. Alcuin, scholar, poet from #York who was reputed the most learned person of his time #otd pic.twitter.com/1Pn7FJyjDa

— John McCafferty (@jdmccafferty) May 19, 2023

Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Saviour Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens, that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that according to his promise he abideth with his Church on earth, even unto the end of the world; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia!
to his throne beyond the skies. Alleluia!
Christ, the Lamb for sinners given, Alleluia!
enters now the highest heaven. Alleluia!

Happy Feast of the Ascension! pic.twitter.com/E42GZPImkD

— Bart Gingerich ⚓ (@bjgingerich) May 18, 2023

On the holy mount stands the city he founded; the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God.

–Psalm 87:1-3

Pretty nice way to start Saturday. #IowaCity #iawx #skiesoveriowa @KopelmanWX @KGAN_Weather @WXSchnack @KWWLStormTrack7 @NWSQuadCities @KyleKielWX @Kaj_OMara @eileenloanWX @NStewCBS2 @WxMarshall @grabermike @davidlQuiram @GHeydWX @brandonlaw_wx @joe_Winters @ThePhotoHour pic.twitter.com/6c9GjYU9XB

— ICHawkeye ✈️ (@ICHawkeye) May 20, 2023