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Religion News: Feast of the Assumption
The Feast of the Assumption will be celebrated on Monday the 15th of August.
The Feast of the Assumption or the Assumption of Mary, Jesus’ mother is a very important festival of Christianity as it commemorates the day on which Mary’s body ascended to heaven at the end of her life. This celebration is observed within all denominations of Christianity; however, it is regarded with the most importance among Catholics.
Different countries have different ways of celebrating this Feast Day. In Australia, it is celebrated with a special Mass for Mary, which include songs and readings about Mary. In some Eastern countries, women with the name Mary welcome people to their homes in honour of the Blessed Mary. In some other countries, the celebrations include colourful festivals with street processions and fireworks displays.
Let us remember Mary with our special prayer The Hail Mary.
Hail Mary, full of grace.
The Lord is with thee,
Blessed, art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God.
Prayer for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
