National Shrine of The Divine Mercy Bulletin: Aug. 15, 2021

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15th Livestream Series Saturday, Aug 14, at 11:00 a . m . with Fr. Chris Alar, MIC Gift Shop To watch please go to: www.shrineofdivinemercy.org The Gift Shop is open daily 10:00am-4:00pm or please visit: divinemercygiftshop.org. to shop online 7 “Today’s liturgy sets before us the radiant icon of the Blessed Virgin who was taken up into heaven in the integrity of her body and soul. In the splendour of heavenly glory shines the One who, by reason of her humility, was made great in the sight of the Most High to the point that all generations call her blessed (cf. Lk 1:48). Now, as Queen, she sits beside her Son in the eternal happiness of paradise and looks upon her children from on high. With this consoling certainty, we turn to her and call on her for those who are her children: for the Church and for all humanity, so that everyone, by imitating her faithful following of Christ, may reach the definitive homeland of heaven. ” Excerpt from homily given by Pope John Paul Ii on August 15. 1997 To read in full go to: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/homilies/1997/documents/hf_jp-ii_hom_15081997.html