"Joy to thee, O Queen of heaven! Alleluia;
He whom though wast meet to bear, Alleluia,
As he promised, hath risen, Alleluia.
Pour for us to him thy prayer, Alleluia."
On Monday, August 15th, we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption in the year of Our Lord 2011. The Church has always held the tradition that Mary was assumped to Heaven in body and soul but in 1950 Pope Pius the XII made it an official dogma of the Catholic Church. This is the day that we celebrate Mary's 'falling asleep' as, she being the only human free from original sin, could not die but fell asleep and was raised into Heaven. This day is also called the 'blessing of the herbs and flowers' and as such many herbs and flowers as well as wheat are incorrpurated into to this feast day. In addtion to these items visit our Feast of the Assumption page.
Books
Liturgical Year by Dom Guranger, Time After Pentecost Book IV
Sermons of the Cure d' Ar's on the Assumption
The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary By: Anne Catherine Emerick
Catholic Life- Feasts, Fasts and Devotions By Washbourne
The Beauties of the Catholic Church By: Rev. F. J. Shadler
Crafts/Activites
No Sew Fun Fruit Lacing Project This feast day has it's traditions in blessing herbs and flowers but Mary is also know for certian fruits such as: apples, cherries, figs, grapes, leeks, olives, oraganes, peaches, pears, pomegranate and strawberries. Make some fruit lacing cards in honor of the 'fruits of Mary'.
Stich/Sew a Lavendar Sache as a reminder of our Blessed Lady!
Hersey Kiss Rose Craft, Roses are a sure symbol for Our Lady, make a few and turn them into a crown of roses!
Tissue Paper Roses, also makes a great crown for Our Blessed Mother!
Field Trips/Outings
Visit a flower/herb garden
Go for a hike and find flowers and wild herbs
Plant a Mary Garden, or read about the herbs and flowers planted in them. Make a paper Mary Garden!
Books
Liturgical Year by Dom Guranger, Time After Pentecost Book IV
Sermons of the Cure d' Ar's on the Assumption
The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary By: Anne Catherine Emerick
Catholic Life- Feasts, Fasts and Devotions By Washbourne
The Beauties of the Catholic Church By: Rev. F. J. Shadler
Crafts/Activites
No Sew Fun Fruit Lacing Project This feast day has it's traditions in blessing herbs and flowers but Mary is also know for certian fruits such as: apples, cherries, figs, grapes, leeks, olives, oraganes, peaches, pears, pomegranate and strawberries. Make some fruit lacing cards in honor of the 'fruits of Mary'.
Stich/Sew a Lavendar Sache as a reminder of our Blessed Lady!
Hersey Kiss Rose Craft, Roses are a sure symbol for Our Lady, make a few and turn them into a crown of roses!
Tissue Paper Roses, also makes a great crown for Our Blessed Mother!
Field Trips/Outings
Visit a flower/herb garden
Go for a hike and find flowers and wild herbs
Plant a Mary Garden, or read about the herbs and flowers planted in them. Make a paper Mary Garden!
Food
Traditionall foods on this day
feature garden produce, herbs and fruits. Though this link doesn't sound like it is written by a Catholic it has some good historical information on traditions.
Lavender Cookies and other Crafts
Assumpta Salad from 12 Months of Monastary Salads
Peach Chiffon Pie, crowned with Peaches to remind us of Our Blessed Mother!
Traditionall foods on this day
feature garden produce, herbs and fruits. Though this link doesn't sound like it is written by a Catholic it has some good historical information on traditions.
Lavender Cookies and other Crafts
Assumpta Salad from 12 Months of Monastary Salads
Peach Chiffon Pie, crowned with Peaches to remind us of Our Blessed Mother!
We are sharing our word find print out as well!
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