14/08/2026
SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Today we celebrate one of the great solemnities on the Church’s liturgical calendar: the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Our Lady of the Assumption is the patroness of the RVM Congregation and the schools entrusted to them, including St. Mary's Academy (Oslob, Cebu) Inc.
Reflection:
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is closely connected to her Immaculate Conception. Preserved from Original Sin by a singular grace through the foreseen merits of Christ, Mary was taken body and soul into Heaven at the completion of her earthly life.
Her Assumption is not only her privilege but also a sign of hope for us. Mary, the first and greatest disciple, shows us the destiny of those who remain faithful to Christ. Her bodily glorification reminds us that salvation includes the redemption of the body and that Heaven is our true home. As our loving Mother, she intercedes for us and leads us closer to her Son, encouraging us to live with faith, purity, and joyful hope.
Prayer:
Most glorious Mother of God, you were singularly privileged to be preserved from the stain of Original Sin at your Immaculate Conception, and you fully cooperated with the fullness of grace throughout your earthly life, thereby meriting the gift of your bodily Assumption when your time on earth was completed. Pray for me, that I may be filled with hope and persevere in grace, so that I, too, may one day share in the glory of the Resurrection. Jesus, I trust in You.
Mary assumed into heaven, pray for us!
Happy fiesta Grade 10- OLA! Happy Fiesta Ignacian Marians!
Text: mycatholic.life
