August 15, 2024: Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary

For centuries, the Church has held to the doctrine defined in 1950, that Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life.

As the first disciple, she experienced what we hope to experience, that we will be in the fullness of life with God, both body and soul.

We follow the way to Eternity through the Church, which Christ, born of Mary, established.

On our way to Heaven, we rejoice with Mary in the mighty works God has done for us, manifesting salvation before us through the Son Who is present with us, the reason for our hope.