Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven
August 15
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
- Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Assumption, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Mary, Mother of Our Lord, David Buehler, Yr. Obdt. Svt., 2010.
- Daily Reflection, Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
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Proclaiming
Faith, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- This Sunday's Readings, The Blessed Virgin Mary, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
- "The Son's Mother," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
- "Clothed with the Sun," Rev'd Peter De Franco, interim rector of St. Peter's Church, Clifton, New Jersey. (Scroll down.)
- Father
Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist,"
Commentary and Homily:
- Feast of the Assumption of Mary (Lady Day in Harvest), 2005
- Feast of the Assumption of Mary (Lady Day in Harvest), 2004
- Feast of the Assumption of Mary (Lady Day in Harvest), 1999
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Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. - A list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
- A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources
Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers): - Spera in Deo, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Resources for the Traditional Latin Mass.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc.
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"Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. - Prayers and Musical Ideas, Assumption, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
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- Graphics and Bulletin Materials:
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HermanoLeón Clipart, Assumption of Mary. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc. - Clip Art Images: Assumption, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
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CHURCH PowerPoint, The Assumption of Mary. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services. - "The Almighty God Has Done Great Things," reflection by Tenny Thomas, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
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- Music and Hymns:
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Lectionary Hymns, Assumption, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Choral Anthem Project, Vigil of Assumption, Assumption, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Assumption, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- For Children:
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, The Assumption of Mary, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Proclaiming Faith, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.