The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Gospel – Luke 1:39-56
Three thoughts to share on this great feast when we celebrate our destiny which we can see in the Assumption of Mother Mary. The three thoughts about a Marian way of life which we can see in the song of Magnificat. First, recognize the greatness of the Lord. “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit exults in God my saviour”. How great is our Lord! Second, recognize the gifts and grace which I received in my life. “…for the Almighty has done great things for me”. Recognize every blessing we received in our life, in every moment. Third, recognize the plan of God which is to pull down princes from their thrones and exalt the lowly. “He has pulled down princes from their thrones and exalted the lowly. The hungry he has filled with good things, the rich sent empty away”. The Lord wants to be with the humble. If we want to be close to the Lord, be humble and gentle. Let’s reflect: How much I belong to the Marian way, which recognizes the greatness of the Lord, the gifts of the Lord, and the way of the Lord?
Don Giorgio