Sunday 16 August

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - PATRONAL FEAST OF AOTEAROA, NEW ZEALAND

Apoc. 11: 19; 12: 1-6,10; Ps. 45; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26; Luke 1: 39-56

Mary Immaculate

Most Blessed Mary, I am filled with awe when I consider the wonder of your Assumption into heaven. You are my model, the ideal witness to God’s perfect love. Help me to avoid sin and to work each day to become more like you, complete in my love for God.

Mary, Mother most holy, thank you for all your blessings. Pray for all people, especially those who most need God’s help. Amen.