On August 15th, we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, a Holy Day of Obligation.
The Virgin Mary, according to Catholic theology, was born without sin. Filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit, she carried in her womb the Divine Child who would come into the world as a guiding light for all of humanity. It is more than fitting that the Mother of God would not suffer corruption of the body after death but be assumed full-body into Heaven. In fact, it is not clear that she ever died at all. Her tomb in Jerusalem is empty, and there is no tradition that she actually died. What a beautiful way for a Mother and Son to be reunited in heaven!
Let us pray:
Mary, Queen Assumed into Heaven, I rejoice that after years of heroic martyrdom on earth, you have at last been taken to the throne prepared for you in heaven by the Holy Trinity.
Lift my heart with you in the glory of your Assumption above the dreadful touch of sin and impurity. Teach me how small earth becomes when viewed from heaven. Make me realize that death is the triumphant gate through which I shall pass to your Son, and that someday my body shall rejoin my soul in the unending bliss of heaven.
From this earth, over which I tread as a pilgrim, I look to you for help. I ask for this favor: (Mention your request).
When my hour of death has come, lead me safely to the presence of Jesus to enjoy the vision of my God for all eternity together with you.
Amen.
Dawn Pisturino
August 8, 2021
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