When Pius XII defined the dogma of the Assumption that Mary was "assumed body and soul into heavenly glory," on 1 November 1950, it was a cause of great joy throughout the Catholic world.
We firmly believe that from the first moment of her conception, Mary was free of all sin including original sin. She was recognised as “full of grace,” “blessed among women,” and “one with the Lord.” She was chosen to be the Mother of our Saviour. She conceived our Lord by the power of the Holy Spirit and through her, “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (Jn 1:14).
The Assumption is proof that God literally lifts up the lowly. Like her Son and his Ascension, Mary is lifted up by God into the Kingdom of Heaven.
On this Solemnity, we thank the Lord for giving us such a wonderful Mother. She helps us to stay on the path of fulfilling God’s will with obedience and to live more like her in humility. Do sing a Magnificat in our own heart, “The Almighty has done great things for me!”
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