Next Sunday, the Church celebrates the Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven, this year on August 15th, the date of the celebration, which is a Sunday. A tradition since the first centuries of Christianity, it was proclaimed as dogma in 1950 by Pope Pius XII. The Immaculate Mother of God, the ever-virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.  (Most Gracious God, 44).

At the Health and Peace Sanctuary, there are three times when masses are broadcast via... Padre Eustáquio Channel (Saturday at 6 pm and Sunday at 10 am and 6 pm) which we can attend, but living the dignity of the priestly people that our baptism conferred upon us, we can not only attend, but CELEBRATE the Lord's Day with our families.

Families are advised to choose a suitable place in their homes to celebrate and pray together. “"Prepare your Bible with the text to be proclaimed, a vase with flowers, a crucifix, an image or icon of Our Lady, and a candle to be lit during the celebration."”, proposes the Commission for the Liturgy.

Each family can adapt the format to their needs, according to the script. The songs are suggestions and can be replaced with others, taking into account the Liturgical Season we are experiencing.

Download here the script for celebrating as a family the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady.