Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The details of this celebration are not spelled out in the scriptures but rather in the lived tradition of the Church. According to this tradition, we believe that when the Virgin Mary completed her earthly life, she was assumed, body and soul, into heaven. She is the only human being who is believed to have been accorded this privilege - with the exception of Jesus himself.
The gospel passage proposed for today's eucharistic celebration is that of the Visitation. It provides an example of Mary's generosity: that at the time when she learned of her own special place in the plan of salvation, she did not choose to remain focused on herself, but rather she travelled to the hill country with haste ... where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth (Lk 1:39-40).
Today, let us ask Mary, who was obedient to God's plan to intercede on our behalf. With her help, may we be courageous and trusting enough to say yes to the Lord whenever He may call out to us. Our God is calling each one of us, never to a situation that will bring us harm, but always to new, refreshing and exciting ways in which we can cooperate in the unfolding of his great and loving plan.
Have a great day.
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