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Radio 4,14 May 2026,15 mins

Ascension Day

Daily Service

Available for 28 days

Rev Laura Darrall explores the feast of the Ascension through the eyes of Mary Magdalene. In an imaginative first-person monologue, she brings to life the disciples’ leap of faith and the moment of blessing as Christ ascends into the heavens. The service is recorded in St Mary's Church, East Lavant, near Chichester, with music by St Martin's Voices. Theme: Ascension Day Presenter: Laura Darrall Music (sung by St Martin's Voices) Come, see the Lord, in his breathtaking splendour (Jesmian) Today – Lucy Walker Jesu, our hope, our heart’s desire (St Botolph) Christ be with me (Gartan)

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