Holy Communion Service preceded by lessons and canticles from Morning Prayer Today’s homily begins with a review of where we are in the Church calendar (between the Ascension and Pentecost).  One of the things that we may gloss over during this season is the transition of leadership that occurs from Jesus to the Apostles.  During the 40 days after Easter and before He ascends, Christ teaches the disciples about Himself and, presumably, how to organize the fledgling church.  He also gifts them with the Holy Spirit to lead the New Covenant people of God into holiness and mission.  This is not the first time where a transition like this occurs…