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August 15, 2023

Pope Francis entrusts prayers for peace to Mary, assumed into heaven

Pope Francis smiles at visitors gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican after praying the Angelus Aug. 15, 2023.

On the feast of Mary's assumption into heaven, Pope Francis entrusted to her people's prayers for peace, especially in Ukraine.

Published in Reflections
August 8, 2021

God's Word on Sunday: Battle continues to overcome darkness

A statue of Our Lady of Consolation stands in the sanctuary of the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio, Aug. 14, 2019.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Aug. 15 (Year B) Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a; 10ab; Psalm 45; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26; Luke 1:39-56

Revelation is the most puzzling and enigmatic book in the entire Bible.

Published in Fr. Scott Lewis
August 17, 2020

Thanking God for his gifts brings joy, Pope Francis says on Assumption feast day

Pope Francis offers a blessing from a window overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican during his Aug. 15, 2020, Angelus on the feast of the Assumption of Mary.

VATICAN CITY -- Taking time out each day to be thankful for God and his gifts will lead to greater joy and mark a great step forward for humanity, Pope Francis said.

Published in Reflections
August 15, 2019

Angleus: Assumption invites people to look to heaven with hope

Pope Francis greets the crowd as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Aug. 15, 2019, the feast of the Assumption.

VATICAN CITY -- Mary's assumption into heaven calls people to put aside all those insignificant, mundane and petty concerns competing for their attention and instead be drawn to God and his greatness, Pope Francis said.

Published in Reflections
December 13, 2018

London diocese pledges $1 million to save church

In 2017, Assumption Parish celebrated 250 years of service.

WINDSOR, ONT. – The Diocese of London has pledged $1 million towards the restoration of Ontario’s most historic Roman Catholic Church, mothballed due to safety concerns over the past four years and not in active use since 2004.

Published in Canada
August 15, 2018

Pope Francis asks consolation for all who suffer on feast of the Assumption

Pope Francis waves as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Aug. 15, the feast of the Assumption.
VATICAN – Mary's assumption into heaven was a special sign of God's favor, but it also indicates God's desire to save all people, body and soul, Pope Francis said.
Published in Faith