I: The Resurrection

1. Matthew 28:1
As the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene came with the other Mary to inspect the tomb.


2. Matthew 28:2
An angel of the Lord...came to the stone, rolled it back and sat on it.


3. Matthew 28:4
The guards grew paralyzed with fear of him (the angel) and fell down like dead men.


4. Matthew 28:5
Then the angel spoke.."Do not be frightened. I know you are looking for Jesus the crucified, but He is not here. He has been raised, exactly as He promised."


5. Mark 16:7
Go now and tell His disciples and Peter, 'He is going ahead of you to Galilee, where you will see Him just as He told you.'"


6. John 20:6
Simon Peter...went into the tomb and saw the linen cloths lying there.


7. Mark 16:9
He (Jesus) appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom He had cast seven devils.


8. Mark 16:14
Last of all, jesus appeared to the eleven disciples as they were eating. He scolded them because they did not have faith and because they were too stubborn to believe those who had seen Him alive.


9. Mark 16:15
He (Jesus) told them, "Go into the whole world and preach the gospel to all mankind."


10. Mark 16:16
Jesus also said, "The man who believes in it (the good news) and accepts baptism will be saved; the man who refuses to believe in it will be condemned."

II: The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven

1. John 14:14
Before His passion Jesus said to His apostles, "If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it."


2. John 21:17
Peter professed to Jesus, "Lord, you know everything. You know well that I love you."


3. Matthew 28:16
The eleven disciples made their way to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had summoned them.


4. Matthew 28:18, 19
..."Full authority has been given to Me both in heaven and on earth; go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations. Baptize them in the nae of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."


5. Matthew 28:20
He also said, "Teach them to carry out everything I have commanded you. And know that I am with you always, until the end of the world."


6. Luke 24:44
Jesus told them, "...everything written about Me in the law of Moses, the writings of the prophets, and the Psalms had to come true."


7. Luke 24:45
Then He (Jesus) opened up their minds to understand the scriptures.


8. Luke 24:46
He said to them: "Thus it is written that the Messiah must suffer and rise from the dead on the third day."


9. Mark 16:19
After the Lord Jesus had talked to them, He was taken up to heaven and sat at the right hand of God.


10. Luke 24:52, 53
They...went back into Jerusalem filled with great joy and spent all their time in the temple giving thanks to God.

III: The Descent of the Holy Spirit Upon the Apostles

1. John 14:16, 17
"I will ask the Father and He will give you another Paraclete---to be with you always; the Spirit of truth..."


2. John 14:26
"...The Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you everything and make you remember all that I have told you."


3. Acts 1:4, 5
He said, "...wait for the gift My Father promised, that I told you about. John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."


4. Acts 1:8
You will be filled with power when they Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be witnesses to Me...in al Judea...and to the ends of the earth.


5. Acts 2:1
When the day of Pentecost arrived, all the believes were gathered together in one place.


6. Acts 2:2
Suddenly, there was a noise from the sky which sounded like a strong wind blowing.


7. Acts 2:3
Tongues as of fire appeared, which parted and came to rest on each of them.


8. Acts 2:4
All were filled with the Holy Spirit. They began to express themselves in foreign tongues.


9. Acts 2:5, 6
...devout Jews from every nation...heard the sound...they were much confused because each one heard these men speaking his own language.


10. Acts 2:41
Many of them believed his (Peter's) message and were baptized about three thousand people were added to the group that day.

IV: The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven

1. Dogmatic Constitution of the Church VAT II #53
...She (Mary) is hailed as preeminent and as a wholly unique member of the church and is its type and outstanding model in faith and charity.


2. Dogmatic Constitution of the Church VAT II #54
The Cathoic Church, taught by the Holy Spirit, honors her with filial affection and devotion as a most beloved mother.


3. St. Gregory of Tours
The apostles were present when Mary was placed in the tomb.

4. Dogmatic Constitution of the Church VAT II #59
The Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all stain of original sin, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory.


5. St. John Damascene
The apostles were struck by the wonder of the mystery of the Glorious Assumption of Mary into heaven.


6. Dogmatic Constitution of the Church VAT II #62
My her maternal charity, she cares for the brethren of her son, who still journey on earth surrounded by dangers and difficulties until they are lead into their blessed home.


7. Dogmatic Constitution of the Church VAT II #62
The Blessed Virgin is invoked in the church under the title of Advocate, Helper, Benefactress and Mediatrix.


8. Dogmatic Constitution of the Church VAT II #63
The Mother of God is a type of the church in the order of faith, charity and perfect union with Christ.


9. Dogmatic Constitution of the Church VAT II #68
The Mother of Jesus in the glory which she possesses in body and sould in heaven is the image and beginning of the church as it is to be perfected in the world to come.


10. Dogmatic Constitution of the Church VAT II #68
She (Mary) shines forth on earth, until the day of the Lord shall come, a sign of certain hope and comfort to the pilgrim people of God.

V: The Coronation of Mary Queen of Heaven

1. Revelation 12:1
A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.


2. Tradition
Mary was seated at the right of her son.


3. Tradition
In heavenly joy the angels sang at the coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary by the Most Holy Trinity.


4. Dogmatic Constitution of the Church VAT II #66
Mary has, by grace, been exalted above all angels and men to a place second only to her son.


5. Regina Caeli
Queen of Heaven, Rejoice, Alleluia!


6. Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Queen of Angels, Pray for us.


7. Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Queen of Apostles, Pray for us.


8. Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Queen of All Saints, Pray for us.


9. Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Queen of Martyrs, Pray for us.


10. Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Queen of Peace, Pray for us.