Assumption of Mary
A major day of celebration is approaching. This Thursday is the day we give praise to both the joyful transition of Mary from this life and her bodily ascension into heaven.
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was officially declared a teaching of the faith in 1950 but it was already a commonly held belief within the church. For centuries, Christians have believed when her earthly life was completed, Mary's soul and body were taken into perfect union with God.
We look to the Assumption as a foreshadowing of what we all will experience at the end of time. When this physical world ceases to exist, our glorified bodies will be reunited with our souls in Heaven. But Pope Francis calls our attention to how the Assumption can help us get through the grind our daily life today.
Pope Francis reflected during the Angelus on the 2021 Solemnity:
"It is beautiful to think that the humblest and loftiest creature in history, the first to win heaven with her entire being, in soul and body, lived out her life for the most part within the domestic walls, she lived out her life in the ordinary, in humility.
[Days] followed one after the other, often exactly the same, in silence: externally, nothing extraordinary. But God’s gaze was always upon her, admiring her humility, her availability, the beauty of her heart never stained by sin."
The Pope said that this fact is a "huge message of hope for us, for you, for each one of us, for you whose days are always the same, tiring and often difficult. Mary reminds you today that God calls you too to this glorious destiny."
How can we live for the Assumption in our daily Church of the Home?
practice humility
trust in God's will
look for signs of hope
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READINGS FOR THIS WEEKEND’S MASSES
VIRTUALLY SUNDAY REFLECTION
If you've been watching the Olympics this summer, have you noticed anything beyond the displays of athletic prowess? Have you noticed the contrast between the camaraderie among athletes and the political ads. Spreading negativity grieves the Holy Spirit and is not who we are called to be. St. Paul reminds of the importance of compassion, forgiveness, and love in relationships. Join Sr. Marla as she reflects on this weekend's scripture readings.
FAMILIES
WEEKLY BULLETIN
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PARISH LYCEUM
The Parish Lyceum will feature a variety of topics, guidelines, and relevant information to nurture the PIESS of our lives – physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and social.
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REVEALED PODCAST
Resurrection Parishioners and suicide advocates Tim and Mary Doemel join Katie and Tony to discuss the sacred in their experiences and work. Included in the discussion is their own loss of their son to suicide and their work with the annual Be The Light Walk in September.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Parishioners Tim and Mary Doemel are also walking in honor of their son Tim Jr.
Resurrection would love to help get 12 members on their team as well.
Please consider joining Team TimJr.
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