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Today is the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Today we celebrate when God brought Mary’s body as well as her soul to Heaven after she died. She gets to fully participate in the resurrection right away because of her selfless, sinless life. She is the one who said yes to God - Praise God for that “YES!” The love our Lord must have for his mother! And, oh the love she has for us her children! Christ gave her to us, and us to her through John when he was on the Cross. It is awesome - in the true sense of the word. Let’s celebrate!!!!! I’d like to do it here in two ays.
I am blessed to lector at this evening’s mass. I’d like to quote from the reading I will be allowed to proclaim tonight (these are
just two of the lines). It is from Revelation 11:2,5.
“A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She gave birth to a son, a male child,
destined to rule all the nations with an iron rod.” Amen!
The other way I want to celebrate, is with on of my favorite prayers. It is the Momorare:Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that any one who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins my Mother; to you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
Have a great feast day!!!!!
Tags: Christianity, Catholicism, Blessed Virgin Mary, Prayer, Memorare
