This Saturday is the Feast of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Feast of the Assumption celebrates that the body and soul of the Blessed Virgin Mary were taken into heaven after the end of her earthly life. Mary’s assumption into heaven is seen by many as a fulfilment of Jesus’ promise to all faithful servants; that they too will be received into the kingdom of God.

We can ask our Mother Mary to intercede on our behalf, which means we are asking Mary to take our prayers to God for us. One way we do that is to pray the ‘Hail Mary’. This week, I invite you and your family to pray the ‘Hail Mary’ together, offering the prayers in your hearts to our heavenly mother, who will take them to God.