# #180 - The Ascension

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Podcast: [Why Catholic?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/why-catholic-5610697)
Published: 2026-05-17T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://whycatholic.substack.com/p/180
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## Resource

Why did Jesus have to ascend into Heaven? In this episode, in conjunction with the solemnity of the Ascension, Justin Hibbard examines the events of the Ascension, why Jesus ascended into Heaven, and how they line up with events in the Exodus story. SOCIAL LINKS * Follow Why Catholic on Instagram. * Subscribe to Why Catholic on YouTube. * Follow Justin on Facebook. SHOW NOTES * Episode 48: The Poetry of Pentecost * Episode 108: The Jewish Roots of the Papacy Get full access to Why Catholic? at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribe

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