Today is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary!
From today’s entry in the Magnificat: “The Blessed Virgin Mary’s bodily Assumption into Heaven makes clear to us that there is room for our humanity in Heaven. Mary’s Assumption assures us that what Jesus accomplished in rising from the dead and ascending into Heaven was not limited to His own Person. Even though we are not divine, we too are meant to be in Heaven with the Incarnate Son, in His home with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Thus, the Blessed Mother’s birth into Heaven generates in us ‘an ever new capacity to await God’s future’ (St. John Paul II). Just as grace does not destroy but perfects our nature, so the glory of Heaven will include our whole humanity, body and soul.”
Two things to remember today: 1) It’s a holy day of obligation, so if you did not get to a vigil Mass last night, be sure to go to Mass today! 2) Since it’s a solemnity, be sure to drop whatever penance you normally practice on Fridays!
Queen assumed into Heaven, pray for us!
