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Feast of the Assumption of Mary

August 15 is the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, commemorating the assumption of our Blessed Mother into heaven, body and soul.

The Blessed Virgin Mary was born without the stain of original sin and did not suffer its consequences, among them death.

She carried the Church in the person of Christ and at the completion of her earthy life, Mary was assumed into heaven by God. Mary’s assumption to heaven was given to her as a divine gift.

No saint in history as enjoyed the same privilege because none had the same intimate relationship with Christ as Mary did, carrying him in her womb, caring for him and witnessing his death upon the cross.

Spared from the pain, suffering and death of Christ, her assumption symbolises God’s promise that through the sacrifice of Our Lord, we will one day join him in heaven.

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