Spiritual Connections
On Tuesday we celebrated the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
“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.”
The Assumption honors the fact that when the Blessed Virgin Mary completed her life on earth, she was taken body and soul into Heaven to be with her resurrected Son so as to adore the Most Holy Trinity forever. It’s an amazing fact to consider that she retains her body and soul, united as one in Heaven, in anticipation of that glorious day when the new Heavens and Earth will be created and when all the faithful will rise so as to live in a new bodily form forever with God.
The Gospel passage quoted above comes from the beginning of Mary’s song of praise, her Magnificat, by which she not only gives the greatest glory to God but also reveals who she is. She is the one whom “all generations” will call “blessed.” She is the one for whom “the Almighty has done great things.” She is the one who will eternally proclaim “the greatness of the Lord” and whose spirit will forever rejoice in God her Saviour. And she is that lowliest of servants whom God has raised up to the greatest glory.
We reflect, with the whole Church, upon the Most Glorious Ever-Virgin Mary who was conceived without sin, remained sinless throughout her life, and was taken body and soul into Heaven where she now adores the Most Holy Trinity and intercedes for you and for the whole Church. This is a celebration of great rejoicing! Share in this joy with the whole Church and with all the saints in Heaven!
Mary, mother of God, pray for us.
We continue pray for Alannah Mutimer, Mac Laidlaw, Samuel Alampi, Elise Smith, Olivia LoPiccolo, Mia Serhan-Baker, Emerson Hudson, Brendan Powles, Grace Spittles , Vivian Hippsely, Olivia Talarico, Noah McConnaughie, and Emily Worm as they journey towards the receiving the sacrament.
After our period preparation, working through Out Time Together session as a family, the children will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, first confession, on Wednesday August 23rd at 6:00pm in our parish church.
All Welcome
Have a happy, holy and safe fortnight.
Dom Poppa
