The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mar...

When I think of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, I admire a man – a priest – who was really ahead of his time in his efforts of evangelization. Join Fr. Wade Menezes as we celebrate his upcoming beatification on Open Line Tuesday. 

Through Mary’s compassionate presence at the Cross, that event – as it recurs in our lives – becomes more deeply human, filling us with the courage to face life’s sufferings, certain in the secure embrace of Divine Providence. Come celebrate this wonderful memorial with Fr. Wade ... Show More

This Feast Day is intimately tied to the Office of Mary's Divine Maternity, which was celebrated on October 11 of each year on the liturgical calendar prior to Vatican II; now, it is celebrated as the great “Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God” each year on January 1. More on Open L ... Show More

<p>Friends, today on this marvelous Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin, we celebrate Mary’s assumption, body and soul, into heaven. But this does not mean that she has gone away; she is a warrior, involved in the struggle against evil from a new vantage point.</p> 

What difference does the Assumption of Mary make on your life? In this episode, Dr. Sri explains why we believe that Mary was assumed into Heaven body and soul. He also explains what this means for you and your relationship with God. Snippet from the Show Mary reveals what God de ... Show More

<p>In this meditation, Fr. Peter Armenio, priest of Opus Dei, invites us to reflect upon Mary, especially in light of her Assumption, as God’s great gift to us and as our great hope. ‘Mary has been taken up to heaven by God in body and soul, and the angels rejoice.’ Joy overtakes ... Show More

<p>On August 15, the Church celebrates the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Mother. She is the woman clothed with the sun, the moon is beneath her feet, and is crowned with twelve stars. We love her tenderly and through her actions she shows us what a life of faith look ... Show More

The Fatima Prayer, said at the end of each decade of the Rosary, was given to us in the Marian apparition at Fatima. Fr. Mark-Mary draws from Romans 8:28, balancing between gravitas and hope, explaining how we can reflect on both of these concepts as we pray the Rosary. Today’s f ... Show More

In the Glorious Mysteries, we celebrate the everlasting joy of God’s love and the hope of eternal life. Christ ascends to the Father, opening heaven to all who believe, and the Holy Spirit descends to fill our hearts with faith and courage. Mary, who remained faithful to her Son ... Show More

Join Fr. Barouyr this week for a discussion on the Assumption of the Mother of God. He highlights the important role mothers play in our salvation, St. Mary’s relationship with our Savior, and some of the reasons why we revere St. Mary. 

Lifting up our hearts to the final Glorious Mysteries, we rejoice in the Descent of the Holy Spirit, who fills the Apostles with courage and ignites the Church with divine power. We then behold the Assumption of Mary, taken body and soul into heavenly glory, a sign of the promise ... Show More

<p>As we commemorate the souls of all the faithful departed this November, Fr. Leo Austin reflects on the Christian meaning of death not as an end but as the great passage into eternal life with God. This meditation helps us face our mortality with peace and gratitude, trusting i ... Show More

The Catechism unpacks the line from the Creed, “He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” Fr. Mike highlights the reality that we do not have direct access to the Father without his Son, Jesus. Christ’s ascension into heaven means, “the ... Show More