August Prayer Guide
Pray
Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be
Reflect
This month, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, marking her entrance into heavenly glory, both body and soul. Mary’s Assumption into heaven reminds us that life on earth is a pilgrimage to our ultimate destination. We prepare in hope for our own passage into eternal life by the choices we make today.
Throughout her life, the Blessed Mother continually chose to go deeper into her relationship with God. She modeled how to value and respect His precious gift of human life from the moment of conception to its natural end. In the Annunciation, through her “yes,” Mary bore witness to the humanity of unborn children as she conceived and carried the Christ child in her womb. After the Annunciation, having learned that her cousin Elizabeth was with child, she went in haste to her aid.
Our Blessed Mother shows us how the way we live today can prepare us, in hope, to also enter into heavenly glory at the end of our lives.
Are we open to God’s precious gift of new life? How do we support expectant mothers and parents of young children? Do we prioritize love and care for loved ones who are ill or aging?
Act (Choose one.)
One Step Further
While the end of our lives may seem far off, none of us know when God will call us home. Learn more about how we can prepare for our entrance into eternal life or support a loved one through this transition in “Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing.”
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