The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary…A beautiful day with some beautiful customs

[sr.christinaosf]

Recently, we were discussing the (then upcoming) feast of the Assumption at table.  Sr. Elaine, who had been a teacher for a time, shared that this was the day on which they would travel to their school assignments for the new year.  She did not remember all the details, but recalled that they used to recite an antiphon a number of times: “Mary has been assumed into heaven: the angels rejoice. They sing for joy and praise the Lord.”   Read more...

[Maggyie]

The parish church in the Little Italy part of our town puts on a huge festival for the Assumption, complete with a procession with a lovely crowned statue and a band and children dressed in traditional clothes. It's simply wonderful! Love this feast. 

[<3 PopeFrancis]

I saw a great explanation of the Assumption on one of Dr. Taylor Marshall's webinar's.

http://taylormarshall.com/2016/08/catholic-video-what-is-the-historical-date-of-marys-assumption.html