Revelation 11:19a:12:1-6a.10ab,
I Corinthians 15:20-27,
Luke 1:39-56 Full Readings
Glorifying the Lord with Humility
Today we celebrate the feast of Assumption of Mary into heaven one of the greatest feasts of the Catholic Church. We remember when Mary was taken into heaven with her body just as her Son ascended into heaven after his resurrection. It is not easy for someone to be taken to heaven just like that, but what was so special with Mary? Mary is the mother of Christ, the Immaculate one who is the only person known as far as our faith tells us, born without original sin, which means he was prepared by God before coming conception to carry the Son of God, she had what we call, Preservative Grace.
In addition to that, though Mary did not know that she was chosen to bear the Son of God, she had lived a very holy, chaste and a humble life while preserving her virginity. Her life was really pleasing and her humility made her have that grace of bearing the son of God. It is because of all these things in addition to taking care of the child Jesus that Mary was taken to heaven and today we remember her and celebrate her, No wonder she said all generations will call her blessed.
The first reading tells us how Mary triumphed over evil in heaven as well as here on earth as she protected child Jesus from those who wanted to kill him before his time had come. This made her a queen of heaven and still protects us her children and the whole church. Mary has that love of a mother that whenever we call on her and ask for her intercession, she will not let us down. Imagine your mother's love at home and how she can do everything to protect you. This is how Mary is to us, protecting us from every evil and sin if we are devoted to her.
The Gospel presents to us the love Mary had for her sister Elizabeth as she went to visit her. She is a perfect example of the love we should have as brothers and sisters in blood and all in Christ. When she greeted Elizabeth, John the Baptist who was in the womb of Elizabeth leapt and this divine communication between John and Jesus gave them a special Mission which was to save humanity.
We also see the song of Mary. This song usually called Magnificat is said every evening in our church prayers and is a song of glorifying God for the mighty deeds which he had done in her life. It also reminds us that each day of our lives we should keep glorifying God for who were are and what he has given us. This glorification should be guided by humility and willingness to do the will for God just as Mary did for the Lord raises the lowly and scatters proud hearted.
The Assumption of Mary is joy to us brethren because she is there in heaven as a queen and our mother and always interceding for us when we pray through her. When Pius XII defined the dogma of the Assumption, it was a cause of great joy throughout the Catholic world. Believed for centuries, it entered the realm of official Catholic dogma. Our Lady is brought to heaven to share in the glory and joy of her Son and our Lord. We have always looked to Mary as our mother, and so the feast of the Assumption continues to fill us with happiness.
Today let us rejoice in this happiness and ask Mary to always pray for us and show us her motherly love. Also reflect on how you glorify God daily. Is it accompanied by humility as Mary did? Pray for the Holy Spirit that you may always be humble, glorify the Lord and be ready to say Yes to his call as Mary did. We are all invited today to devote ourselves to Mary by praying the rosary or if not, pray as many Hail Mary's as possible.
Let us Pray
May we who celebrate the assumption Mary mother our Mother and queen be filled with joy and may we always enjoy the fruits of our prayers which we pray through Mary our mother. Amen.
May Mary intercede for us
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