Tomorrow is the celebrations and rememberance of the Ascension. Today we pray and mediate, in preparation of a Spcial Holy day.

The Dictionary has two definitions for the word Vigil:-

1. A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray.
2. (In the Christian Church) - The eve of a festival or holy day as an occasion of religious observance.

The intention is prayerful preparation for the coming important Religious Holiday. Vigils are only kept for major religious holidays and the resurrection of Christ is the most important of all. How many people have come back from the dead - to never die again?

It is a good thing, to reassess yourself spiritually on a regular basis and see where you stand in your walk with God. The vigil in preparation for The Ascension is a good time to do this, whether spending a little extra time with the Father at the end of the day, or focusing on a full Vigil for the day or even just saying the special Vigil prayers, in fact it should be a joy to us who love God. Today we follow the Vigil prayers, collects and readings throughout the day. Tomorrow we celebrate and remember The Ascension.