Gospel Note
This passage overlaps the selection for the Third Sunday of Easter, which recounts resurrected Christ's final commission to his disciples. Added here, however, is his leading them to Bethany, blessing them and departing. Of particular importance is the emphatic repetition of the verb "to bless" in various forms: Christ blesses the disciples and they in turn bless God joyfully.

Liturgical Color
White

Suggested Hymns
A Hymn Of Glory Let Us Sing!
Crown Him With Many Crowns…