Assumption of Mary – Contemplative Homeschool

15 Aug 2014

The Assumption of Mary shows us our destiny

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 2

As a member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS), I chose the name Mary Francis of the Divine Mercy for use in Carmelite circles. The Assumption was one of my feast days. I fasted on the vigil … Continued

13 Aug 2013

What the Assumption means for you

by crossini4774 | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 9

August 15 is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, a Holy Day of Obligation. We celebrate the fact that God took Mary bodily into Heaven. But why did the Church make this a feast? … Continued