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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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The Assumption; Dormition;
Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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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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