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Friday, August 15, 2025

THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY


🌿 The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary


Every year on August 15, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary—a feast that proclaims the truth that Mary, the Mother of God, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory at the end of her earthly life.

This belief, deeply rooted in both Eastern and Western Christian tradition, was solemnly defined as dogma by Pope Pius XII in 1950 through Munificentissimus Deus. The Assumption is a sign of hope for all the faithful, pointing to the promise of our own resurrection and eternal life with God.


Spiritual Meaning

Mary’s Assumption is not only about her glory—it is about our destiny. She is the first to share in Christ’s resurrection, and she stands as a sign of what God desires for each of us: life in His presence, body and soul, for all eternity.

By celebrating this solemnity, the Church invites us to live in faith and purity, so that we too may share in the glory promised to the faithful.


🙏 Prayers for the Solemnity of the Assumption

Prayer to Mary, Assumed into Heaven

O Immaculate Mary, Assumed into heaven,
you who are most blessed in the vision of God:
of God the Father who exalted you among all creatures,
of God the Son who willed that you bear Him as your Son,
of God the Holy Spirit who accomplished the human conception of the Savior in you.

O Mary, most pure, most sweet, most beautiful,
gate of heaven, mirror of divine light, ark of the Covenant—
comfort us from heaven, guide us in your ways of purity and hope,
until that blessed day when we meet you and your divine Son, Jesus. Amen.


The Magnificat (Luke 1:46–55)

Mary’s own song of praise, proclaimed when she visited her cousin Elizabeth, is a fitting prayer for the Solemnity of her Assumption.

> My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior;
for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is His Name.
He has mercy on those who fear Him
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of His arm,
He has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich He has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of His servant Israel
for He has remembered His promise of mercy,
the promise He made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children for ever.


🌸 Reflection

Mary’s Assumption is a reminder that our life on earth is a journey toward heaven. She is our Mother and Model—always leading us to Jesus. Her Magnificat is not just a hymn of her own joy, but an invitation for us to join in praise and thanksgiving to God for His mercy and saving love.

On this feast, let us honor Mary with our prayers, imitate her virtues, and ask for her intercession so that we may live as faithful disciples of Christ.

Monday, December 16, 2024

A PRAYER FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE LORD'S NATIVITY

✝️PRAYER FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE LORD'S NATIVITY 🙏

Heavenly Father,
As we prepare our hearts for the coming of Your Son, Jesus Christ,
Fill us with joy and expectation for the celebration of His Nativity.
Help us to quiet the noise of the world and focus on the gift of salvation He brings.

Grant us hearts of humility, repentance, and gratitude,
That we may welcome Him not only in the manger of Bethlehem
But in the manger of our souls.

May we follow the example of Mary, who trusted in Your will,
And Joseph, who obeyed in faith,
As we prepare to receive Your love made flesh.

Teach us to share the peace and light of Christ with those around us,
So that through our words and actions,
Others may come to know the joy of His birth.

Come, Lord Jesus, and be born anew in us this Christmas.
We await You with hope, faith, and love.

Amen.


Sunday, June 6, 2021

Prayer for the feast of Corpus Christi


Prayer for the feast of Corpus Christi


Throughout the year, O Jesus,

thou dost remain humbly hidden within the tabernacle,

awaiting, receiving, and hearing the souls

who come to Thy feet in search of sympathy

and consolation in their sorrows,

light and support in the trials of life.

Only on this day,

leaving Thy silent loneliness,

Thou goest forth,

passing in triumph and benediction

through the streets and squares of the cities

in a maze of lights and music,

incense and flowers,

in the midst of joyous multitudes,

who fall down in adoration before Thee.


In the synagogue of Capharnaum,

the unbelieving throng,

rebelling against Thy words of faith and love, deserted Thee;

but in the Upper Room that last evening of Thine earthly life,

when the dark clouds of betrayal

were already settling upon Thy sorrowful soul,

Thou didst make Thy divine promise a reality,

perpetuating in the institution of the Holy Eucharist,

as in a living memorial,

the infinite love with which Thy Heart

was overflowing towards mankind.

By means of this august Sacrament,

Thou wouldst prolong Thy presence in the world

even to the end of time;

and the souls of men,

seated at Thy heavenly banquet,

were to taste inwardly the sweet irradiations of Thy grace

and the ineffable delights of Thy love.


O Jesus, make me feel the overwhelming attraction of Thy silent tabernacle,

which has ever drawn not only the little ones,

but has always been and will continue to be

the joy of pure and great souls.

Grant me a living faith and an ardent love

for Thee hidden under the sacramental species,

so that, frequently drawing near to Thy table

where the "Bread of Life" is set out,

I may receive the germ of a life that will not die.


Amen.

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