Jesus goes for our own good. He leaves so that he can be with us as our Redeemer, Pioneer, King, and Head. He is in heaven for us so that we are on earth for him, sharing in his Resurrection life and sharing Resurrection life with others.
Icon from the Rabula Gospels, an illuminated Syriac Gospel Book completed in 586 at the Monastery of St. John of Zagba outside of Antioch.
