| Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish - Weekly Parish Mass - podcast of Eucharist, including readings, prayers, homily) Greetings from Surfers Catholic parish! Please find linked below the latest edition of the Parish weekly Homily and link to the (audio) podcast of the mass, especially produced for those who are unable to be with us at mass. https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/faith-hope-and-love-solemnity-of-the-assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-15-08-23-episode-434 Many thanks, The Parish Team
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
Shutterstock Licensed Image Credit: stock vector ID: 270796268 -Blessed Virgin Mary Queen in triangle style - By mashabr
To listen to an audio recording of the readings, prayers, and reflections for this feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/faith-hope-and-love-solemnity-of-the-assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-15-08-23-episode-434 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.
Mary is an ideal example of someone who cooperated with God's plans… and as a result, allowed God to do great things through her life and actions….// . and Look at the wonders the Holy Spirit of God can achieve when we are open to God's plan in our lives….
Look at the incredible grace, love and fruit that is produced from saying "YES" to what God wants to achieve through us in the world…..
Mary stands as a wonderful inspiration of human faithfulness, obedience, respect and humility…. Mary's yes, allowed her to become a willing part of God's plan in the world…..
The doctrine of the Assumption – in formal terms states that:
"The Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory." [Pius XII, Munificentissimus Deus 44]. Although the New Testament does not explicitly mention Mary's Assumption, it offers a basis for it because it strongly emphasised the Blessed Virgin's perfect union with Jesus' destiny. This union, which is showed, from the time of our Saviour's miraculous conception, and in the Mother's participation in her Son's mission and especially in her association with his redemptive sacrifice, clearly points to a continuation of that union after death. Perfectly united with the life and saving work of Jesus, Mary shares his heavenly destiny in body and soul. (And is the first of many who will celebrate this union at the resurrection). The words of the psalmist also correlate with this understanding: - The church looks back and sees a new and deeper meaning hidden in these passages in the light of Christ's life and mission. "Arise, O Lord, into your resting place: you and the ark, which you have sanctified" (Ps. 131:8); The church, from the earliest of times has looked upon the "Ark of the Covenant, built of incorruptible wood and placed in the Lord's temple," as a type (a forerunner) of the purest body of the Virgin Mary, preserved and exempt from all the corruption of the tomb and raised up to such glory in heaven. Treating of this subject, the psalms describe a person (who us Christians see now as the Blessed Virgin Mary), when the psalm refers to her as "the Queen entering triumphantly into the royal halls of heaven and sitting at the right hand of the divine Redeemer" -(Ps. 44:10-14ff). The late Pope benedict has said of Mary- "By contemplating Mary in heavenly glory, we understand that the earth is not the definitive homeland for us either, and that if we live with our gaze fixed on eternal goods we will one day share in this same glory and the earth will become more beautiful. Consequently, we must not lose our serenity and peace even amid the thousands of daily difficulties. The brilliant sign of Our Lady being taken up into Heaven, shines out even more brightly when sad shadows of suffering and violence seem to loom on the horizon. We may be sure of it: from on high, Mary follows our footsteps with gentle concern, and dispels the gloom in moments of darkness and distress, and reassures us with her motherly hand. Supported by awareness of this, let us continue confidently on our path of Christian commitment wherever Providence may lead us. Let us forge ahead in our lives under Mary's constant heavenly intercession, prayers and guidance [General Audience, August 16, 2006].
May Mary, who shows us an openness and generosity to God…. and pre-figures the destiny of all who hope in Jesus' promises, continue to inspire us to make a difference…. and say "yes" to God's values in all we do, (at home, at work, in the classrooms and workplaces.. in formal and social situations, and in the community….)
Blessed Virgin Mary, assumed body and soul into heaven, pray for us, that we may be made worthy of the sure promises of Christ.
Amen.
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References:
Fr Paul W. Kelly
source- https://www.ncregister.com/blog/the-assumption-of-mary-12-things-to-know-and-share-27jd571n?amp
Shutterstock Licensed Image Credit: stock vector ID: 270796268 -Blessed Virgin Mary Queen in a triangle style - By mashabr
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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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Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au
To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com
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Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au
To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com
To listen to my 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: Bartholomaus 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 - 2023]
May God bless and keep you.
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