“Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" (Luke 1: 42 - 43).
Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist greeted Mary thus on the occasion of the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth.
Today, August 15th is the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven. The Church throughout the world celebrates and rejoices in Mary's prerogatives and privileges. What Mary enjoys today shall be ours sooner or later. Mary is "Mother of the Lord" to be sure. Let us remember that this title was first given to Mary by Elizabeth when she was filled with the Holy Spirit and cried out as a prophet. (Luke 1: 41-42).
The Church Fathers had seen Mary as the Woman of Revelation 12: 1.
"A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars."
Mary did not seek her extraordinary privileges. They were conferred by her Son Jesus the Christ for our sake. We rejoice in this truth.
Happy Feast Day O Most Blessed Mother. Your Son Jesus Christ has made you our Queen, Mother and Teacher. Your children will continue to love you Now and Forever! Who dare say nay?
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