THE IMMACULATA

"...although subject to [Jesus, who is] the new Adam, [Mary, the new Eve] is most intimately associated with him in that struggle against the infernal foe which, as foretold in the protoevangelium [i.e. Genesis 3:15], would finally result in that most complete victory over the sin and death which are always mentioned together in the writings of the Apostle of the Gentiles. Consequently, just as the glorious resurrection of Christ was an essential part and the final sign of this victory, so that struggle which was common to the Blessed Virgin and her divine Son should be brought to a close by the glorification of her virginal body, for the same Apostle says: "When this mortal thing hath put on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: Death is swallowed up in victory." - Pope Pius XII

My Reflection: The assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heave is a sure sign of triumph and victory of the entire church. Just as the resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of our Christian faith, so the assumption of the Virgin is an assurance and expression of the hope of the entire Church - the bride of Christ. This is the reason why we say maranatha! come Lord Jesus. Let us seek the intercession of our dear Lady so that we may be worthy of the promises of Christ our Lord. Amen.