This Saturday marked the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. The Church has long taught that when Mary died, she was taken to Heaven, body and soul. Mary is identified with the church and her assumption is a sure promise that as she was taken up body and soul, so shall we be on the last day. I have copied below the Magnificat, Mary's song of joy and praise to God for all He has done for her. Let us join with her and sing our praises of the Mighty God!
"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.
For he has looked upon his handmaid's lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.
His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him. He has shown might with his arm, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart. He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones but lifted up the lowly. The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. He has helped Israel his servant, remembering his mercy, according to his promise to our fathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever."
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