Here is further background on the day, including why it is important to the Catholic Church and traditional methods to celebrate the day. What does the Feast of the Assumption celebrate? How and where ...

The Aug. 13 reenactment of the assumption of Mary at the Valencia Cathedral is considered to be an “auto sacramental” (“sacramental act”), a genre of drama linked to Catholic rituals and traditions ...

Sunday, Aug. 15, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass Readings for Mass during the day: Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Psalm 45:10, 11, 12, 16; 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 ...

On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis gave a reminder that God exalts those who humble themselves. “Today, looking at Mary assumed into heaven, we can say that ...

Pope Francis on Tuesday urged the faithful to adopt a “spirit of service,” pointing to the example of the Blessed Mother who went in haste to help her expectant cousin Elizabeth. The pope spoke to a ...

Readings (Mass during the Day): 1 Chronicles 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2 1 Corinthians 15: 54b-57 Luke 11:27-28 Readings (Vigil): Revelation 11:19a; 12: 1-6a, 10ab 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 Lk 1:39-56 The ...

AIN ABEL, Lebanon, Aug 15 (Reuters) - In Ain Ebel, a southern Lebanese village near the Israeli border, more than a thousand people gathered for a solemn procession to commemorate the Assumption of ...

Egyptians celebrated the Assumption of Mary in Coptic Orthodox churches around Egypt on Monday. The Dormition of Theotokos – or "the sleep of the bearer of God" – is commemorated by Coptic Orthodox ...

Synopsis of an Extensive and Valuable Collection of Original Paintings, by the Best Old Masters, selected from the Galleries of several Italian Noblemen, as the Foundation of an American National ...

I am standing with my mother and her friend Stella on the beach in Atlantic City. I am 12 years old. Our toes sink into the wet sand, and we wiggle them free as the waves retreat. Stella searches the ...