Reflection on the Feast of the Assumption:
The Assumption is a sign of God’s mercy being fulfilled. It is also a sign that our true home is with God.
How many of us have ever thought about writing our own magnificat…our own prayer of thanks to God? This would be a great witness to Him as there is great pain and sin in the world. Some people have lost their meaning in life or their awareness that God is the source of love and goodness. At times it almost seems like the way of the world is competition and fear.
We contrast this with the example of Mary who is a beacon of hope. She found joy in being chosen by God. This solemnity celebrates the great thing God has done for Mary. Mary made the total gift of herself to God. She is a powerful example for all of us to learn from. Mary experienced pain; but she took that pain to grow closer to God and experience refinement. In all things Mary draws us to her son Jesus.
Do we let our pain transform us into more compassionate people? Do we point people to the Lord as well? God desires for all of us to share in the same promised eternal life.
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Reflection on the Feast of the Assumption:
The Assumption is a sign of God’s mercy being fulfilled. It is also a sign that our true home is with God.
How many of us have ever thought about writing our own magnificat…our own prayer of thanks to God? This would be a great witness to Him as there is great pain and sin in the world. Some people have lost their meaning in life or their awareness that God is the source of love and goodness. At times it almost seems like the way of the world is competition and fear.
We contrast this with the example of Mary who is a beacon of hope. She found joy in being chosen by God. This solemnity celebrates the great thing God has done for Mary. Mary made the total gift of herself to God. She is a powerful example for all of us to learn from. Mary experienced pain; but she took that pain to grow closer to God and experience refinement. In all things Mary draws us to her son Jesus.
Do we let our pain transform us into more compassionate people? Do we point people to the Lord as well? God desires for all of us to share in the same promised eternal life.