Feast of the Ascension a chance to reflect on 'letting go' to grow in faith, says Maine priest

"And when he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight" (Acts 1:9).

Today, 40 days after Easter, is known as the "Feast of the Ascension," "Ascension Thursday," and "Solemnity of the Ascension of Jesus Christ." It's a commemoration of Jesus Christ's bodily ascension into heaven following His resurrection from the dead.

For Fr. Kyle Doustou, a priest of the Diocese of Portland and pastor of the Resurrection of the Lord parish in Old Town...