We rejoice that Mary was assumed body and soul into Heaven because she, as the first disciple, experienced what we hope we will one day, too: being present, in both body and soul, in the Glory of God.
Father Hurlbert put it insightfully in his homily as he focused on the importance of the body, which matters in God's great work of redemption, because our bodies will be raised and joined with our souls--and at that time, we will magnify God Who effects so glorious a salvation through Christ, Who came in a physical body to Earth. So we live in hope, showing love and care for another, especially for physical needs, and magnifying God through it.
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