What are we celebrating on the feast of the Assumption of Mary?
A. The Assumption, along with the Immaculate Conception, are two Marian dogmas that have been infallibly defined by the church. The Assumption proclaims the reality that Mary was taken up body and soul into heaven. This was Gods special gift to her in response to her giving of self to Gods plan and will. The church believes that Mary was immaculately conceived, that is, conceived without original sin. This led the church to believe that she did not suffer one of the key consequences of original sin, death and corruption. The Orthodox Church celebrates the Dormition of Mary, the belief that Mary did not die but rather fell asleep and was then assumed into heaven. What significance does this feast have for our lives as Christians today? The feast is above all an assurance and hope of our continued life with God. Modeling ourselves on Jesus and living the Christian life molded by Jesus values, is certainly the sure path to God. As a result, God will not leave us orphaned or alone to suffe
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