Assumption
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Hi all!
a reminder that Tuesday 15th of August is the Assumption!!
Have a blessed week brothers and sister! -
Thanks for the reminder. -
can share the meaning behind this day?Originally posted by ben1xy:Hi all!
a reminder that Tuesday 15th of August is the Assumption!!
Have a blessed week brothers and sister!
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Ah, attended my Assumption Mass already.
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The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary marks the end of Mary's earthly life. Pope Pius XII, in Munificentissimus Deus (1950), defined that Mary, "after the completion of her earthly life was assumed body and soul into the glory of heaven." Being born without sin, she may have been taken into heaven in whole, without dying, body and soul uncorrupt. The Orthodox Christians refer to the Assumption as the Dormition of Mary, of the 'Falling Asleep'. They believe that Mary suffered earthly death, but was taken into heaven immediately. Either assumption is possible (pun intended), because the key thing to note is that her body and soul were left uncorrupt and taken into heaven.
Obviously, there is no biblical evidence for this, but this is based on history and the tradition of the Church. In the early Church, the relics and remains of the saints were venerated. However, there have been no records relating to the remains of the Blessed Virgin Mary. If they existed, many would have tried to claim them, but nobody did.
The Assumption is a fitting earthly ending for Mary, for being concieved without sin makes this Assumption a natural and most logical conclusion. Our earthly deaths are the result of sin, but she was sinless. Furthermore, she is the Mother of God, the most perfect example for all Christians. Her Assumption is a reminder to all of us that at the Final Judgement, our bodies and souls shall be reunited to rejoice in Earth, or God forbid, suffer in Hell. May Her example and prayers lead us to Christ our King and Redeemer. Venite Dominus Iesus!
One last thing to take note. There is a difference between Jesus' Ascension and Mary's Assumption. Jesus is God, and He rose to Heaven by His Power. Mary though perfect, remains God's creature. Therefore it was God who lifted Her up, not Herself. for 'He puts down the proud hearted and raises the lowly.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assumption_of_Mary
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thank you for the explaination
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Dormition of Mary
Assumption into Heaven
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Incidentally, this feast is also celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox Churches on the same day, as the Dormition of Mary, alluded to in the icon posted earlier.
regards,
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yup!Originally posted by ObiterDicta:Incidentally, this feast is also celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox Churches on the same day, as the Dormition of Mary, alluded to in the icon posted earlier.
regards,
obiterdicta
dat was wad the Priest said earlier
i was surprised u mentioned it -
day of obligation.
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hw was the mass?
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High Mass, with bells during Gloria and incense at intervals..
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which parish?Originally posted by SingaporeMacross:High Mass, with bells during Gloria and incense at intervals.. -
Holy (ma)Cross, if I remember correctly.Originally posted by NT2:which parish? -
very funny!Originally posted by Kuali Baba:Holy (ma)Cross, if I remember correctly.
i'm from st vincent's actually. -
hey!Originally posted by SingaporeMacross:very funny!
i'm from st vincent's actually.
another person from ur parish attended my bible study today!! -
who? gerard is it?Originally posted by ben1xy:hey!
another person from ur parish attended my bible study today!! -
bingo!Originally posted by SingaporeMacross:who? gerard is it? -
simi bingo?
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that means correct lahOriginally posted by Honeybunz:simi bingo?
it's gerard! -
last week got 7 ppl attended bible study. if everyone comes again next week... plus i think at least 4 more ppl.. that adds up to 11 !! that means can split into 2 groups!Originally posted by ben1xy:that means correct lah
it's gerard!
brothers and sisters, do keep the group in your prayers! -
i'll ask my gin nahs at Legion later if they got pray for you guys or not.Originally posted by ben1xy:last week got 7 ppl attended bible study. if everyone comes again next week... plus i think at least 4 more ppl.. that adds up to 11 !! that means can split into 2 groups!
brothers and sisters, do keep the group in your prayers! -
Then who is Gerard?Originally posted by ben1xy:that means correct lah
it's gerard!
What race one? Maybe I also know him -
yup! thks!Originally posted by SingaporeMacross:i'll ask my gin nahs at Legion later if they got pray for you guys or not.
i think this is the last week i am doing recruitment.. it gets tiring going down afer every mass throughout the weekend
but yup! keep us in your prayers!