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SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary
DESCRIPTION:Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary\nSaint of the Day for August 15\nThe Story of the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary\nClick to hear audio clip ►\nOn November 1\, 1950\, Pope Pius XII defined the Assumption of Mary to be a dogma of faith: “We pronounce\, declare and define it to be a divinely revealed dogma that the immaculate Mother of God\, the ever Virgin Mary\, having completed the course of her earthly life\, was assumed body and soul to heavenly glory.” The pope proclaimed this dogma only after a broad consultation of bishops\, theologians and laity. There were few dissenting voices. What the pope solemnly declared was already a common belief in the Catholic Church. \nWe find homilies on the Assumption going back to the sixth century. In following centuries\, the Eastern Churches held steadily to the doctrine\, but some authors in the West were hesitant. However by the 13th century there was universal agreement. The feast was celebrated under various names–Commemoration\, Dormition\, Passing\, Assumption–from at least the fifth or sixth century. Today it is celebrated as a solemnity. \nScripture does not give an account of Mary’s Assumption into heaven. Nevertheless\, Revelation 12 speaks of a woman who is caught up in the battle between good and evil. Many see this woman as God’s people. Since Mary best embodies the people of both Old and New Testaments\, her Assumption can be seen as an exemplification of the woman’s victory. \nFurthermore\, in 1 Corinthians 15:20\, Paul speaks of Christ’s resurrection as the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. \nSince Mary is closely associated with all the mysteries of Jesus’ life\, it is not surprising that the Holy Spirit has led the Church to believe in Mary’s share in his glorification. So close was she to Jesus on earth\, she must be with him body and soul in heaven. \n\nReflection\nIn the light of the Assumption of Mary\, it is easy to pray her Magnificat (Luke 1:46–55) with new meaning. In her glory she proclaims the greatness of the Lord and finds joy in God her savior. God has done marvels to her and she leads others to recognize God’s holiness. She is the lowly handmaid who deeply reverenced her God and has been raised to the heights. From her position of strength she will help the lowly and the poor find justice on earth\, and she will challenge the rich and powerful to distrust wealth and power as a source of happiness.
URL:https://www.thefranciscanfriars.org/event/solemnity-of-the-assumption-of-mary/2017-08-15/
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