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The Assumption; Dormition; Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Today, August 15, churches celebrate Mary, the mother of Jesus. The day has many titles: The Assumption, the Dormition, the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary… In some places the feast is regarded as so special that it is moved to Sunday (or, one might argue, it is not regarded as special enough, and there’s

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Blessed Virgin Mary

The Assumption; Dormition;
Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mary (“Miriam”) bears the same name as Moses’ sister. A strong woman. She is married to Joseph. The names of the rest of the family are also strong names recollecting their early history of liberation. Jesus (Joshua = “God saves/liberates/sets free”), James (Jacob), Joseph, Simon (Simeon), Judas (Judah), (Matthew 13:55). And, yes, we know Jesus

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Week starting August 15

The Readings for the Ordinary Sunday Textweek resources Assumption and Dormition of Mary Textweek resources collect/opening prayer reflection August 15 and week following [NZPB] collect/opening prayer reflection August 15 and week following [BCP TEC] St Mary, the mother of Jesus/Dormition/Assumption Collect from Common Worship O God, you declare your almighty power most chiefly in showing

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