Happy Feast Day!

 

 We all have our favorite family stories. The ones we tell over and over because they warm our hearts.  This is how I feel about Mary’s Assumption into heaven.  Today is a special feast day to celebrate Mary's faithfulness.  I also enjoy meditating on Mary’s Assumption every time I pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary. I love imagining that moment. I can see Jesus extending out His hand and Mary smiling as she places her hand in His.  Hand in hand, Jesus leads them into heaven. I imagine Mary with the same beautiful smile on her face as she had when she held baby Jesus in her arms for the first time. It is a bond of love that God would want the entire world to talk about for eternity. 

 I am just struck by God’s generosity!  He could have had this amazing moment with just Mary, but he shared the knowledge of this incredible event with all of humanity as well.  Why?  I think God wants us to also reach out our hands and embrace Mary. Not just as a faith-filled person from the past, but as our own loving mother who is constantly looking over us. Mary knows better than anyone that when you give God your ”yes” and allow Him to touch your life, you will begin your own beautiful love story with God which will continue throughout eternity. 

 I hope you all enjoy the day with Mary!

-Susan