Today we celebrate the Assumption of Mary, the fact that Mary, the Mother of God, was assumed into Heaven at the end of her earthly life.
While there is no explicitly stated reference in Scripture to the Blessed Mother’s Assumption into Heaven, it was dogmatically defined by Pope Pius XII in 1950 in his encyclical, Munificentissimus Deus.
In a homily for the Assumption, Pope St. John Paul II said, “Taken up into Heaven, Mary shows us the way to God, the way to Heaven, the way to life. She shows it to her children baptized in Christ and to all people of good will. She opens this way especially to the little ones and to the poor, those who are dear to divine mercy. The Queen of the world reveals to individuals and to nations the power of the love of God. ...”
Please read our special page dedicated to the Solemnity of the Assumption. We answer questions such as:
- What happened in the Assumption of Mary?
- What does the Assumption of Mary teach us?
- Did the Virgin Mary die?
- How is the Feast of the Assumption celebrated?
On the page, we also offer a free eBook, The Pondering Heart of Mary, which displays beautiful images and insightful quotes to guide you on your path to holiness.
We hope this eBook and this page will inspire you to imitate Our Blessed Mother’s humility, obedience, and piety.
May God bless you on this special day!
In Christ,
Your EWTN Family
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