Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Almighty ever-living God, who assumed the Immaculate Virgin Mary, the Mother of your Son, body and soul into heavenly glory, grant, we pray, that, always attentive to the things that are above, we may merit to be sharers of her glory. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Daily Thought from the Saints
"This bread is bread before the words of the Sacrament. But when the words of Christ come to it, it is the body of Christ ... Before the words of Christ it is a cup full of wine and water. When the words of Christ become operative, the blood which has redeemed the people is caused to be there."
— St. Ambrose
Daily Scripture Verse
"Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access [by faith] to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us."
Romans 5:1-5
Daily Meditation
"To become holy, to become saints, we must of course try as hard as we can to do God’s will as it comes to us in a general way that is valid for everyone: through Scripture, the Commandments, and so on. It is also indispensable, as has just been said, to go further: to aspire to know not only what God demands of everyone in general, but also what he wants more specifically of us individually."
— Fr. Jacques Philippe
Daily Catholic Wisdom
Suffering—whether it be physical, emotional, or spiritual—provides an opportunity for personal growth. It can especially help us to develop wisdom, compassion, and fortitude.
—Sam Guzman
from his book, “The Catholic Gentleman”
A Prayer from Notre Dame University
Rev. LeRoy Clementich, C.S.C.
Blessed and praiseworthy are you, O God. In your divine wisdom you raised the sinless Virgin Mary, mother of your Son, body and soul to the glory of heaven. May we, too, find our eternal home in your kingdom with you, your Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.