Mary's Assumption

 Note:  Of all days to miss a post...Distracted by phone calls.  Very sorry...This is vow anniversary day for many of us Marists;  60 years ago for my taking of the Marist Habit...60 glorious and fruitful years...the good outweighs the challenging times, and I can say truthfully that growth would not have taken place without them... God certainly knows best. Rejoice with me as the anniversary celebration continues, and more challenges and growth lie ahead.

We celebrate the Solemnity of Mary's Assumption with great joy and, perhaps, more hope than ever, as we continue to live under the restrictions of Covid 19. What was it like for Mary, sinless, totally obedient to and accepting of God's will, to give birth to the Son of God, raise him along with St. Joseph, and be present at his passion and death?  Only the balance of the Resurrection could offset the pain she must have felt.  And then, as a further boon, to be taken up body and soul to heaven soon after her "dormition", and now exercising her motherly care for all of us in big and small ways.  As Marists, we proclaim ALL TO JESUS THROUGH MARY, ALL TO MARY FOR JESUS. What a good way to live!  Thanks,  Jesus and Mary.  May we all be faithful to what you have taught us and be willing to accomplish your every wish.

Bro. Rene