ISB ~ Matthew 28 v20
I am with you always:Jesus’ parting words further elucidate Isaiah’s prophetic name for the Messiah, “Emmanuel … God with us” (1:23). The risen Christ’s ongoing presence in the Church is both ecclesial (18:20) and eucharistic (26:26-28); he thus directs and empowers the world-wide mission of the Church throughout history (CCC 860, 2743).