Communion Reflection – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“All generations will call me blessed, for He who is mighty has done great things for me.” – Luke 1:48–49
On this holy day, we honour the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary — body and soul into heavenly glory. Mary’s humble “yes” to God opened the door for our salvation. Her life was a constant act of faith, surrender, and trust in God's plan. She teaches us that when we give our “yes” fully to God, He can do mighty things in and through us.
In Holy Communion, we encounter the same Jesus who dwelled within Mary. We are reminded that the glory she now shares is a promise extended to all who walk faithfully with Christ. Her Magnificat is not only a song of praise but also a prophetic declaration: God lifts the lowly, feeds the hungry, and exalts those who trust in Him.
Let us reflect on Mary's unwavering trust and rejoice in her heavenly reward.
Prayer After Communion:
Lord Jesus,
Fill me with your Holy Spirit and give me joy in seeking You more closely.
Increase my faith in all Your promises,
My hope in the joys of heaven,
And my love for You as my All.
May I, like Mary, magnify the Lord with my life.
Amen.
20th Sunday O.T 17th August 2025 The Feast of The Assumption
Communion Reflection
All generations will call me blessed, for he who is mighty has done great things for me.
Reflection:
Lord Jesus, fill me with your Holy Spirit and give me joy in seeking you more closely. Increase my faith in all your promises, my hope in the joys of heaven, and my love for You as my All.
The Assumption, into Heaven, of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today's feast celebrates Mary's Assumption into heaven. It is one of three feasts of
Mary that are Holy Days of Obligation for Catholics in the United States. January 1 is
the feast of Mary, the Mother of God, and December 8 is the feast of the Immaculate
Conception of Mary. The assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven has long
been held as an important Catholic belief. The belief was not defined as dogma,
however, until 1950 by Pope Pius XII. The dogma teaches that Mary, who was without
sin, was taken, body and soul, into the glory of heaven.
The Gospel for this holy day recalls Mary's actions after the announcement of Jesus'
birth by the Angel Gabriel. Mary goes to visit her cousin Elizabeth who is also with
child. Elizabeth greets Mary with full recognition of the roles they and their unborn
children will play in God's plan for salvation. Mary responds to Elizabeth's greeting
with her song of praise, the Magnificat. Both women recall and echo God's history of
showing favour upon the people of Israel. Mary's Magnificat, in particular, echoes
the song of praise offered by Hannah, the mother of Samuel.
The Gospel for this day reminds us that Mary's Assumption into heaven is best
understood with regard for the full spectrum of Catholic beliefs about the person of
Christ and the person of Mary. Only Mary, who was born without stain of original
sin—the Immaculate Conception—could give birth to Christ, who is fully God and
fully human. This is called the Immaculate Conception. Because of Mary's role in
God's plan of salvation, she does not suffer from the effects of sin, which are death
and decay. Mary is the first to receive the fullness of the redemption that her son has
won for all of humanity. The Church, therefore, recognizes Mary as the sign of the
salvation promised to all.
Today's Gospel highlights Mary's faith. Mary's faith enabled her to recognize the work
of God in her people's history and in her own life. Her openness to God allowed God
to work through her so that salvation might come to all. Mary is a model and symbol
of the Church. May we be like Mary, open and cooperative in God's plan of salvation.
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