The Solemnity of the Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary –15th August 2026
Weekday Solemnity - The Solemnity of the Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary –15th August.
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The Solemnity of the Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary –15th August
Readings
FIRST READING: Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10
Psalm: Ps 44:10-12, 16. "The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in gold."
SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION, (Alleluia, alleluia! Mary is taken up to heaven, and the angels of God shout for joy. Alleluia!).
GOSPEL: Luke 1:39-56
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Prologue: This feast originated in Jerusalem before the fifth century as the "Falling-Asleep of the Mother of God." It was adopted in Rome in the mid-seventh century and was renamed the "Assumption" in the eighth century. It celebrates Mary's passing over, body and soul, from this world into the glory of her risen Son. The foretaste and forerunner of what will be the reward of all the faithful at the fullness of the resurrection on the last day.
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Open, obedient, humble, and ready to cooperate—this is where the Holy Spirit can work wonders in our lives. And Mary shows us what that looks like. She didn’t compete with God’s plan or hold anything back—she simply said “yes,” and her life became a place where grace, love, and fruit could grow.
Today we celebrate the Assumption: Mary, complete in her adherence to the Father’s will, was taken into heaven—body and soul. The Church calls it the beginning and image of her people’s coming to perfection, a living sign that God’s promises are not just spiritual ideas, but real hope. In Mary, we see what fidelity to God’s will leads to: not abandonment, not loss, but fulfilment.
And this is especially consoling because it speaks directly to our final destiny. The Assumption is a foretaste of the resurrection hope we are called to live for. On the last day, God will not only raise our souls—He will renew and restore our bodies too, just as Mary’s body and soul are united with God in heaven. Her Assumption tells us: your whole person matters to God—your present faith and your future glory are connected.
It also strengthens our trust in how God works. The Ascension of Jesus was accomplished through Jesus’ own power as God; the Assumption of Mary was done for her by God’s power, not by her own. It means that when we cooperate with God—when we respond to His promptings with an unreserved “yes”—God carries what we can’t and accomplishes what goes beyond our strength.
So today, let us be inspired to make our “yes” emphatic and real. Say “yes” to God’s values in our home, our work, our friendships, our classrooms, our community—wherever God is asking for our obedience, our humility, and our cooperation.
Blessed Virgin Mary, assumed body and soul into heaven, pray for us—so that we may be made worthy of Christ’s sure promises. Amen.
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References:
Fr Paul W. Kelly
https://aleteia.org/2019/08/14/beautiful-thoughts-from-the-saints-on-marys-death-and-assumption
also see- https://www.ncregister.com/blog/the-assumption-of-mary-12-things-to-know-and-share-27jd571n?amp
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
{{Good wishes to you all.}}
On this special (Solemnity of) the Assumption Of Mary
Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.
Lord Jesus, you glorified your mother, the ark of God. Lord have mercy.
You raised the Blessed Virgin Mary, body and soul, into heavenly glory. Christ have mercy.
Mary's assumption is the first fruits of the victory you won for the human race. Lord have mercy.
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.
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PREFACE: Glory of Mary assumed into heaven (solemnity)
Euch.Prayer: 3
Memorial Acclamation
1. We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.
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{Thanks, everyone. And may God sustain you with his grace and love.}
Dismissal:
Go in peace
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To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com
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To listen to the weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks
Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog:
"Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly
Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL)
Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA)
"The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins Publishers.
Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers (1993). (Sydney, Australia).
Sung "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - By Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The Gloria. Copyright © 2011 ccwatershed.org.
Hymn – "Rainfall – Mother of Mercy." Music by Paul W. Kelly. 1994, 2021. Words adapted by Paul W. Kelly, based on the Traditional Salve Regina Hymn. Arranged & with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2021. https://www.airgigs.com/user/stefankelk
Marian Hymn – "Whom Earth and Sea and Sky Proclaim." Traditional 6th Century Hymn. Melody: Bartholomäus Gesius (d.1613). #376 - Brébeuf Hymnal. From https://www.ccwatershed.org/hymn/
Marian Hymn - "Salve Regina Mater Misericordiae." (Traditional 11th Century). Melody: Mainz (1712), Hymn #783 - Brébeuf Hymnal. From https://www.ccwatershed.org/hymn/
Magnificat (Praise and sing to God) - Music by Paul W. Kelly. (1985, 2010, 2021), Lyrics inspired by Magnificat (Luke 1:46–55). Music arranged, with adapted lyrics by Stefan de Freyne Kelk. [https://www.airgigs.com/user/stefankelk] July 1, 2021.
[ Production - KER - 2026]
May God bless and keep you.
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