Various Reasons for The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven

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*GOSPEL THOUGHTS*

*Ordinary Season : 20th Week : Monday*

*Solemnity of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary*

*Gospel : Lk 1:39-58*

*First Reading : Rev 12:1-6a, 10ab*

*SECOND READING -1 Cor 15:20-27*

*Various Reasons for The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven*

*1) Mary was taken up to heaven - Body and Soul*

It is only Mary who was taken up to heaven body and Soul 

This is something special, a favour which was granted, especially to Mary 

If so, we can reflect about the logic behind this truth. 

*2) Various Reasons for The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary*

*A) Mary's Sevice minded attitude*

This is one of the reasons why Mary was given the privilege of assuming into Heaven 

The Gospel also presents to us the value of Mary's service to Elizabeth and in the Wedding at Cana

*B) Humility of Mary*

Mary had great amount of Humility. She practically humbled herself before God in everything. That is why she was granted this favour 

*C) The Courage of Mary*

The mission which was given by God to Mary was one of the challenging missions 

It needed a great amount of courage. Mary had such a courage and that is why she was able to accomplish the mission 

*D) A body which gave birth to Jesus*

Mary's body has a very special significance, because it was the body which gave birth to God's Son 

Such a holy body can't see the decay. So it was taken up to heaven 

*E) The Deep faith of Mary*

Mary's faith was very deep. Even in the midst of crisis or difficult challenges, she never doubted the Providence of God. Such a faith led her attain this special privilege. 

*3) A call to Imitate our Blessed Mother*

As we celebrate the feast of The Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, it is genuine and direct invitation to all if us to imitate our Mother 

By imitating her, we can live and holy and fruitful life, which will help us to go to heaven

Our Blessed Mother always guides us in our journey towards the eternal abode 

*4) My life and the Challenges*

As we celebrate The Assumption, am I ready to follow the values of the Kingdom of God, to live and holy life 

By following our Blessed Mother one can surely attain the place in heaven 

What are the challenges I have in following the foot steps of our blessed Mother? 

Am I ready to make some sacrifices to live the values of our blessed Mother in my life??

Let our heavenly Mother help us to experience the real inner freedom, on the Independence Day of our country.

*🌹Happy Independence Day 🌹*

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*