The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates the death of Mary and her bodily assumption into Heaven, before her body could begin to decay–a foretaste of our own bodily resurrection at the end of time. Because it signifies the Blessed Virgin’s passing into eternal life, it is the most important of all Marian feasts and a Holy Day of Obligation.<\/p>\n
Prayer –<\/p>\n
O Blessed Virgin Mary,
\nunited to the victorious Christ in heaven,
\nyou are the image and first-flowering of the Church
\nas she is to be perfected in the world to come.
\nYou shine forth as a sign of sure hope and solace
\nfor the pilgrim People of God.
\nIn your Assumption,
\nyou manifest the fullness of redemption
\nand appear as the spotless image of the Church
\nresponding in joy
\nto the invitation of the Bridegroom, your Son,
\nwho is the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.<\/p>\n
Grant that we may follow your example on earth
\nthereby imitating your Son as well
\nand being enabled to share your glory,
\nwith Him for all eternity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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