* August 15 - Assumption of the Virgin Mary  * The Virgin Mary shares the heavenly destiny of the Savior in body and soul   --- An initiative of the Association Mary of Nazareth  August 15 - Assumption of the Virgin Mary  The Virgin Mary shares the heavenly destiny of the Savior in body and soul   Assumption statue, 1808 by Mariano Gerada, Ghaxaq, Malta Wikipedia photo The Second Vatican Council affirms that the Immaculate Virgin "was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, when her earthly life was over" (Lumen gentium, n. 59)… The dogma of the Assumption affirms that Mary's body was glorified after her death. In fact, while for other human beings the resurrection of the body will take place at the end of the world, for Mary the glorification of her body was anticipated by a special privilege… This union, which is manifested, from the time of the Savior's miraculous conception, in the Mother’s participation in her Son’s mission and especially in her association with his redemptive sacrifice, cannot fail to require a continuation after death. Perfectly united with the life and saving work of Jesus, Mary shares his heavenly destiny in body and soul… The Assumption is therefore the culmination of the struggle which involved Mary’s generous love in the redemption of humanity and is the fruit of her unique sharing in the victory of the Cross. Saint John Paul II General Audience of July 2, 1997 w2.vatican.va Let’s pray together  Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death. Amen.   .  Share A Moment with Mary and give your loved ones the opportunity to discover a new aspect of the mystery of the Mother of God each day.