The Assumption of Our Lady – August 15 – C

In the Collect today we hear three attributes of the Mother of God.
1. The Blessed Virgin Mary is the Mother of Christ.
2. She is the sign of hope and comfort.
3. She was taken to the heavenly glory with body and soul.

We deal with them today.

1. The Blessed Virgin Mary is the Mother of Christ:
She was an ordinary girl in Israel.
But God considers her as the mother of His Son. This was a rare and very special selection.
Mary, the Mother of God has her own unique place in the Church and in our faith.
Yes, in fact, every month we celebrate at least a Marian Feast or a memorial day.
The New Year - 1 January – begins with the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God....
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