Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption of Mary

Mary is taken up into heaven, body and soul.

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

And Mary said:

“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on all ages will call me blessed. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him. He has shown might with his arm, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart. He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones but lifted up the lowly. The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. He has helped Israel his servant, remembering his mercy, according to his promise to our fathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”

Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home.

Meditation: Mary, free from original sin, is assumed into heaven. She is crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth.

Fruit of the Mystery: Grace of a Happy Death