Sunday, 15 August 2010

This Sunday, we celebrate the Assumption—the bodily taking up—of Mary into Heaven at the end of her earthly life. A traditional procession will be held in coordination with the 10:30 am Mass.

[The above image shows The Assumption of the Virgin painted by Francesco Botticini at Florence in the 15th Century. Our Lady is greeted in Heaven by her Son, surrounded by the ranks of angels while, below, the Apostles marvel at her tomb filled with flowers. Public domain image.]