"By looking at Mary’s Assumption into Heaven we understand better that even though our daily life may be marked by trials and difficulties, it flows like a river to the divine ocean, to the fullness of joy and peace."

-Pope Benedict XVI

 

Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Luminous Mysteries

Pray and Sacrifice for Bishop Terry R. LaValley of Ogdensburg

Capturing the Light of Christ: A Picture Study, by Denise Trull at TOH Blog

A Special Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, by Andrés Henríquez at CNA/CWR

Tarte Tropézienne (Brioche Cake with Pastry Cream), by Rebekah Peppler at Food & Wine 

Hillbilly Thomists Perform for Sold-Out Show Following Release of Fourth Album, by Gigi Duncan at CNA

I Cheated. But I Won Anyway, by Christopher Kaczor at WOF

Charity, Good Manners, and Driving the Interstates, by George Weigel at First Things 

Why Black Tiles Are Surprisingly Good for Brightening Things Up, by Arabella Bowes at House & Garden 

Our Lady of the Assumption: Her Importance and Influence in Everyday Life, by FB Smit at Greatest of These 

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In the news: Video: Theology of Home: Arranging the Seasons, with Emily Malloy, Part 2, at Women of Grace on EWTN

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