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August 15, 2011 (Rev 12:17) And the dragon was angry against the woman: and went to make war with the rest of her seed, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.VIA MANILLA: Feast of the Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary The assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the most popular feasts in the Catholic Church worldwide. In many Catholic countries in Europe, this feast is a holy day of obligation. The feast is based on a belief of the early Church that since Mary was sinless, she was rewarded by the Lord with assumption to heaven body and soul. This belief was formalized into a doctrine on November 1, 1950, by Pope Pius XII who, in a decree, declared: "We pronounce, declare, and define it to be a divinely revealed dogma that the immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul to heavenly glory." Although there is no scriptural basis for this belief, the Church believes, that through Mary's obedience and fidelity to the will of God, she was rewarded with this special privilege of being united with God in such a special way. Reflecting on the Assumption of Mary, one will be led to reflect on the life and works of Mary, our mother and model, especially on her "fiat" to God and her service to her fellowmen. While it is true that she was glorified by God, her glorification only reflects the original glory that belongs only to God. Her solidarity with the poor is in fact reflective of God's love and concern for them. Indeed, Mary's Magnificat becomes a reality in her life through her witnessing to the values of the Kingdom. As we celebrate Monday her feast, we call to mind the words of the Second Vatican Council: "In the bodily and spiritual glory which she possesses in heaven, the Mother of Jesus continues in this present world as the image and first flowering of the Church as she is to be perfected in the world to come. Likewise, Mary shines forth on earth, until the day of the Lord shall come (cf. 2 Peter 3:10), as a sign of certain hope and comfort for the pilgrim People of God" (Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, 68). The Assumption of Mary gives us hope that one day, we, too, shall enjoy the glory of God in heaven. May Mary continue to guide us in this journey of faith and life. May she show us the true path that will lead us to God our loving Father. Amen.
MORE: One might ask, "What difference does it make to me if Mary is in heaven body and soul or not? What relevance does it have to my life?" Some people claim that "life is meaningless"; others live by the philosophy: "Eat and be merry for tomorrow you die." But God gives us a clear and ringing answer to the contrary. The Assumption of Mary reminds us that our final destiny is not in this world but in heaven and that, like Mary, we will achieve this heavenly home if we are steadfast and faithful in fulfilling our mission and responsibilities on earth. * * *
FULL SALVATION. Mary's Assumption is telling us, too, that we are redeemed as complete beings, meaning, not only our souls, but also our bodies. This is full salvation. There has been too much preaching about "saving our souls." Religion has become too "spiritual." But Christ did not come to save souls only; he came to save the whole man composed of body and soul. Now if our body will be glorified, would you use it recklessly by indulging in excessive drinking of alcohol or taking dangerous drugs? Would you do harm or take your own life or that of other people? Just think of the senseless killings like the Maguindanao massacre, tortures, hold-ups with murder.
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FULL SALVATION. Mary's Assumption is telling us, too, that we are redeemed as complete beings, meaning, not only our souls, but also our bodies. This is full salvation. There has been too much preaching about "saving our souls." Religion has become too "spiritual." But Christ did not come to save souls only; he came to save the whole man composed of body and soul. Now if our body will be glorified, would you use it recklessly by indulging in excessive drinking of alcohol or taking dangerous drugs? Would you do harm or take your own life or that of other people? Just think of the senseless killings like the Maguindanao massacre, tortures, hold-ups with murder.
Ladder of Divine Ascent excerpt: Step 29- "Concerning Heaven on Earth"
9. That soul has dispassion which is immersed in the virtues as the passionate are in pleasures.Prayer request? Send an email to: PrayerRequest3@aol.com
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