Far from being a moment of loss, the Ascension opens up a joyful reality: Christ is closer than ever, not limited by space or time.

St. Augustine calls this life the ‘Before Easter’ season — a time of labor, suffering and praise — preparing us for the eternal ‘After Easter’ joy of heaven.

Abrego Garcia’s wife later saw him in photos and video from the prison, identifying her husband through his distinctive tattoos and two scars on his head. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...