In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
OPENING PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION
O Most Holy Mary, as we celebrate your Assumption in body and soul to the glory of Heaven, we implore you to help us to live with faith and hope in this world, seeking always and in all things the Kingdom of God.
O Lady assumed to Heaven, help us to open ourselves to the presence and action of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit that creates and renews, capable of transforming our hearts.
O Lady of the Assumption, enlighten our minds about the destiny that awaits us – the eternal joy in the heavenly homeland – of the dignity of each one of us and the nobility of our bodies and of our souls, who may one day be with you in the glory of Heaven.
O Blessed Virgin Mary, raised to Heaven, show yourself to us all as Mother of faith, hope, and love!
A SHORT MEDITATION ON THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY BY FR. CHINAKA, OSJ (PART V)
In honouring His beloved and precious Ark, after His Ascension into heaven, our Lord Jesus Christ, judged it worthy that His Blessed Mother be assumed (taken up) body and soul into heaven; that is why the book of Psalms makes the allusion “Go up, Lord to the place of your rest, you and the Ark of your strength…” (Ps. 132:8). In this verse, the Psalmist makes an allusion to the ascension of the Lord into heaven (cf. Luke 24:50-53) and subsequently, that of the Ark of the Lord’s strength, which is better understood as the person of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is why in Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a,10ab, John sees the “Ark of the Covenant” in the vision of heaven. We are told that God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the Ark of His Covenant could be seen in the temple, and immediately, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. We were told that she gave birth to a son, a male Child, destined to rule all the nations with an iron rod. Inasmuch as this part of the Scripture is also referred to the “Church” at war with the dragon, as in, the “Woman” representing the Church; however, an allusion to the Blessed Virgin Mary could also be drawn here. Notice that the text begins with the presence of the Ark of the Covenant in heaven, and then a “Woman” crowned with twelve stars, to give birth to a Son destined to rule the nations with an iron rod. Now, Mary is the Ark of the New Covenant, she gave birth to Christ the Lord and Ruler. She received the crown of “unfading glory” when she assumed into heaven, little wonder the psalmist makes an allusion to her as the Queen: “On your right stands the Queen in garments of Gold” (Ps. 45:9). (To be continued…)
Silent Prayer and Reflection…
DAY 5 PRAYER
O Mother enthroned forever; “Salve, Regina” (Hail, Queen) is the greeting that will be repeated for eternity by angels and saints, and by the children who still wander in this valley of tears. From the exalted throne on which you reign, turn to us, O Mary, your pious eyes and have pity on us. Look at us and help us for we are surrounded by so many dangers and storms. Through the merits of your blessed Assumption, grant us holy perseverance in divine friendship, so that we may finally leave this life in the grace of God. Before your majesty, I present the following intentions for your maternal care (state your requests).
Recite 3 Hail Marys for the favour you seek to obtain.
O Queen assumed into heaven, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
LITANY OF OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION (SHORT INVOCATIONS)
Great Mary (Pray for us)
Greatest of Marys
Greatest of Women
Mother of Eternal Glory
Mother of the Golden Light
Honour of the Sky
Temple of the Divinity
Fountain of the Gardens
Serene as the Moon
Bright as the Sun
Garden Enclosed
Temple of the Living God
Light of Nazareth
Beauty of the World
Queen of Life
Ladder of Heaven
Mother of God
CONCLUDING PRAYER
O sovereign queen of the Angels, we well know that as miserable sinners, we were not worthy to possess you in this vale of tears, and we know that your greatness does not make you forget our misery. In the midst of so much glory, your compassion, far from diminishing, increases more and more for us. From the height of that throne where you reign over all the angels and saints, turn your merciful gaze upon us; see how many storms and a thousand dangers encircle us in these turbulent times. Our queen and mother, obtain for us the increase in faith, confidence, and holy perseverance in friendship with God, so that we can, one day, go kiss your feet and unite our voices with those of the heavenly spirits,
to praise and sing your glories eternally in heaven – Ave Maria! Amen.
Concluding Anthem
Salve, Regína,
Mater misericórdiæ,
vita, dulcédo,
et spes nostra, salve.
Ad te clamámus,
éxsules fílii Hevæ,
Ad te suspirámus,
geméntes et flentes,
in hac lacrimárum valle.
Eia, ergo, advocáta nostra,
illos tuos misericórdes óculos ad nos convérte.
Et Iesum, benedíctum fructum ventris tui,
nobis post hoc exílium osténde.
O clemens, O pia, O dulcis Virgo Maria.
Through the intercession of Our Lady assumed into heaven, may the Lord bless + us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.
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Shalom!
© Written by Fr. Chinaka Justin Mbaeri, OSJ
Paroquia Nossa Senhora de Loreto, Vila Medeiros, São Paulo, Brazil
nozickcjoe@gmail.com / fadacjay@gmail.com
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PS: Have you prayed your Rosary today?
Salve Regina!
Sweet Mother of the Assumption, pray for us your children. Amen.
Oh Mary assumed into heaven pray for us who have recourse to thee Amen
Queen of Life, pray for us. Amen
Temple of the Living God Pray for us.
Oh Mart assumed into heaven,pray for us who have recourse to thee. Amen
Mother Mary help you us
O Lady assumed to Heaven, help us to open ourselves to the presence and action of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit that creates and renews, capable of transforming our hearts. Amen
O lady of the Assumption pray for us Amen
O Mother Of The Assumption Pray for Us and my Children Amen
Dear Mary, mother of eternal glory, pray for us. Amen
Our blessed Virgin Mary please intercede for us,so that our heart desires be granted through Christ Our Lord Amen
O Queen Assumed into Heaven, pray for us who have recourse to Thee, Amen
Mother of all… Pray for us
Oh Mary assumed into heaven, pray for me that I may be victorious in my challenges in this life. Amen
Our mother Mary Assume into heaven, pray for us. Amen.
Salve Regina.
Amen
Oh sweetest of mother, compassionate mother, blessed ark of the covenant, Queen of Heaven and earth, mother of our Lord Jesus and our mother, pray for us and for all sinners in the world.
Amen
Through the intercession of Our Lady assumed into heaven, may the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.
Mother Mary, without you we’re absolutely nothing, please look with pity on us your children amen
Amen
Our Mother of Perpetual Help, pray for your children who have recourse to thee.
O mother assumed into Heaven, pray for us.
Mater Misericordia
Salve Regina
Ave Maria
Keep covering your children with your virginal mantle
Our Lady Queen assumed into Heaven enlighten our minds and hearts.
Our Lady assumed into heaven, watch over the church of your son
Holy Queen shinning like the sun, greetings to you good mother, Holy Queen the Angels took you to Heaven body and soul, greetings to you good mother. You who was conferred a title in heaven as the Queen of Heaven and and earth, greetings to you good mother. May your Queen ship in heaven bring to us eternal and everlasting love and joy. Mother Of the Universe pray for us.
Mother of God, Pray for me, my husband and my children. Amen
Our Lady assumed into heaven pray for us and the whole world Amen
O Blessed Virgin Mary, raised to Heaven, show yourself to us all as Mother of faith, hope, and love!
May my intentions be granted…Amen
Our Lady of Assumption, Mother of Eternal Glory, enlighten our minds about the destiny that awaits us. Amen.
Our Lady assumed into heaven intercede for us Amen
Amen
Our Mother Temple of the Divinity, Pray for us Amen
Oh Mary assumed into heaven pray for us for final perseverance. Amen
Through the merits of your blessed Assumption, grant us holy perseverance in divine friendship, so that we may finally leave this life in the grace of God
Mary Assumed into heaven, pray for us
O Mary, Ladder of heaven, lead us to God and grant conversation for all harden sinners! Amen!
Amen
Beauty of the world, pray for us
Lady assumed to Heaven.Help us to live with faith and hope in this world
Our mother Mary Assumed into heaven pray for us
O Lady assumed to Heaven, help us to open ourselves to the presence and action of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit that creates and renews, capable of transforming our hearts. Amen.
Oh Mary assumed into heaven pray for us. Amen
Salve Regina come hasten to help me Amen
Holy Mary
Pray for us
Our assumed into heaven, pray for us
Great Mary! Greatest of Marys! O Queen Assumed into Heaven, Pray for us who have recourse to thee. AMEN!!!
Amen