Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Reflection

“From Mary we learn to surrender to God’s will in all things. From Mary we learn to trust even when all hope seems gone.” ~ Pope St. John Paul II

Prayer

Gracious God,

Today we celebrate the assumption of Mary, body and soul, into heaven upon her death. Mary, keenly aware of God’s presence in the history of her people and in her own life, allowed God to work through her, that salvation might come to all. Being the first to experience the redemption accomplished through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, Mary became a sign of our hoped-for destiny, life with God and one another forever. May we, like Mary, be attentive and open to God’s call in our lives. And may the example of her faith inspire us and affirm our commitment to proclaim the good news of the gospel through the lives we lead. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Call to Action

Take time today to reflect on God’s call to Mary, narrated in Luke 1:26-38. How can I cultivate an openness to hearing God’s call and the courage to respond generously to it?