Meaning and Belief in the Virgin of the Assumption
The belief that the Virgin Mary mother of Jesus Christ was taken body and soul to heaven when her life ended here on earth, is a tradition and doctrine of the Catholic, Orthodox, Eastern Orthodox churches and even some Protestant churches such as the Anglicans. For the Catholic Church from November 1, 1950 it was defined as a dogma or recognition of faith by Pope Pius XII.
The feast of the Assumption of the Virgin is celebrated by the Catholic Church from the sixth century in the East and from the seventh century in Rome, and constitutes the last of the Marian dogmas established by a Pope, according to his encyclical "Many God” namely: The Virgin is the New Eve, united and subservient to the new Adam, united in their opposition against the evil enemy. When she ascended to heaven she already participates in the glory of the resurrection of her son.
Assumption and Ascension
The Ascension is the power of Jesus Christ to ascend to heaven on his own, while the Assumption is the action of taking another in this case to Mary, since she was taken by God to heaven. Establishing these differences is valid in view of the fact that Protestant churches confuse these concepts.
There is official knowledge of the use of the term "Assumption" from the rituals of the Eastern Church of the fourth century in the festivity of "The Memory of Mary" that was carried out in honor of the entrance of the Virgin Mary to Heaven, In the XNUMXth century, this festival was called the Dormitio or “Dormition of Mary”, commemorating the end of the earthly pilgrimage of the Virgin and her assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven. In the XNUMXth century, this denomination changed from “Dormition” to “Assumption”.
Writings on the Assumption of Mary
Between the fourth and fifth centuries, supposed stories were written in which the assumption of Mary was already narrated, among which the "assumptionist gospel" of the "Book of Saint John the Evangelist, the Theologian" is known as the oldest in the Byzantine East. . This book and other apocryphal stories were taken as references for other writings and different conferences of oriental speakers. These writings, that the Catholic Church took the theological background and obvious the lack of historical contribution of the same.
The Assumption of Mary in the West
The doctrine of the Assumption of Mary in the West was implemented in the twelfth century, after the appearance of the treatise apparently written by Saint Augustine the Ad InterrogateIn this treatise, its author accepted the bodily assumption of the Virgin Mary. Other theologians such as Saint Thomas Aquinas agreed with Saint Augustine. The late development of the doctrine of the Assumption of Mary was due to the difficult political relations between the West and the East, coupled in principle with different languages.
In the XNUMXth century Saint Pius V, when he reformed the brevario He added some quotes that defended the bodily assumption and eliminated the quotes that referred to the theme of the assumption in the book, "Pseudo-Jerome." In this book, it was doubted whether the Virgin Mary had risen to heaven with or without her body, maintaining the belief that she was immaculate, in view of this, it was questioned whether the bodily assumption was also celebrated in the party.
In addition to this book, the book Martirologio written by the monk Usuardo, was also very well received by the convents and chapters. In this book he praised the discretion of the church at that time of not wanting to know "the place that by divine mandate is hidden the temple of the Holy Spirit and our Lord the God”. Likewise, Benedict XIV considered the doctrine of the Assumption as religious, although I do not therefore consider it a dogma.
Statement of faith
In 1946 through the letter Deiparae Virginis Mariae Pope Pius XII requested the episcopate's approval to declare it a dogma, obtaining almost unanimous approval. This result was expected in view of the fact that since 1849, the Holy See began to receive the first requests from the bishops for the declaration of the Assumption of Mary as a doctrine of faith.
In the apostolic constitution Munificentissimus Deus, Published on November 1, 1950, the declaration of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary as a dogma of faith appeared. It argued that this declaration was supported by liturgical testimony, the beliefs of the Church's parishioners, statements by the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, and the approval of the bishops.
"After several reflections and supplicant prayers raised to God to guide and enlighten us through the Spirit of Truth, to the glory of Almighty God who had special treatment and generosity to the Virgin Mary, for the dignity of his Son, King of kings forever and ever and conqueror of sin and death, to increase the glory of the same venerable Mother, and satisfaction and joy of the entire Holy Church.
By the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul and ours, we promulgate, declare and define to be a divinely revealed dogma: That the Immaculate Mother of God, ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed into body and soul to heavenly glory. November 1th 1950 Apostolic Constitution Munificentissimus Deus”.
Arguments of Saint Josemaría
The Assumption of the Immaculate Virgin Mary is the opening of the path to divine fulfillment; it is the joyful promise. We are all pilgrims on earth, and the Virgin Mary, Our Universal Mother, has preceded us and shows us the culmination of the path. This reminds us that it is possible to reach it; if we are faithful to God's teachings, we will reach it. For the Blessed Virgin, in addition to being our example, is the help of Christians.
According to Friends of God, 276…Mary's divine conception is the origin of all the graces that adorn her. Because of this, she was immaculate and full of grace, always a virgin, and she was raised to heaven body and soul. She was named Queen of all creation, above the angels and saints. Above her, only God. As the Mother of God, she has infinite dignity, of the infinite good that is God. In life, we will delve deeply into this inexplicable mystery; our gratitude to Our Mother falls short.
Feasts of the Assumption of Mary
As a sign of their devotion and gratitude in different Western Catholic countries they celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Mary on August 15, they even have a day off to attend the commemorative events, but it can be seen as in some countries In the places where the festivity is held, the festivities begin between a week or up to two weeks before, to carry out multiple festivities in the name of the Assumption of Our Heavenly Mother.
She is the patron saint of the Primate Archdiocese of Mexico and they commemorate the Assumption of Mary on August 15. The main Archbishopric of Mexico celebrates it through the Holy Mass with all its priests and deacons and Mexican parishioners. On the other hand, in the alteña city of Jalostotitlán, Jalisco, in Mexico, in the church where they venerate her, they celebrate her feast between July 31 and August 15.
Between the 1st and the 15th of August, a pilgrimage of the Asunción is held in the state of Aguascaliente, in which pilgrimages from the different churches to the state cathedral are carried out. On the day of the Assumption of the Virgin, in the Official Agreement of the Spanish Episcopal Conference, two Marian dedications are indicated, namely: "Our Lady of the Kings", "Patron of Seville" and of the Archdiocese of Seville and Our Lady of Charity, in the Diocese of Asidonia-Jerez.
Specifically on the Valencian coast and other parishes in Spain, almost all churches have it as their main church. The day chosen for the commemoration is September 8, the feast of the Birth of the Virgin, on that day they also commemorate her Patron Virgins, especially those that were not found miraculously. On August 15, she is celebrated for a week for being the Patron Saint of Miraflores de la Sierra, Madrid.
In the city of León, Nicaragua, August 14th is commemorated as the Assumption of Mary. Since the mid-15th century, the festival of "La Gritería de Penitencia" (The Gritería Chiquita) or "La Gritería Chiquita" (Little Gritería) has been held. The night before the celebration, on August 15th, people visit the altars set up in the living rooms and porches of homes, shouting, "Who brings so much joy? The Assumption of Mary!" and handing out candy. In the cities of León, Granada, Juigalpa, and Ocotal, August XNUMXth is a day of celebration.
Celebration in the Minor Basilica of Santa María de Elche
In this Basilica, the festivities of the Assumption of Mary are commemorated every year, with a lyrical theatrical work in which some traditions originating from apocryphal stories are represented. In the year of 1632, the work The Mystery of Elche (Mystery of Elx), It was very well recognized by Urban III through a Bull that dispensed with the prohibition of presenting theatrical works inside churches, which had been imposed by the Council of Trent.
In addition to this, in 1931 this work, El Misterio de Elche, was chosen as a National Monument by the Government of the Second Spanish Republic. Likewise, on May 18, 2001, it was named a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Mystery of the Camp Jungle
Another contribution of medieval religious theater in commemoration of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is the Mystery of the Camp Jungle (Misterio de la Selva del Camp), which, like the Mystery of Elche, are the two oldest sacramental theater works preserved on the European continent. This Mystery of the Jungle was discovered by the historian Joan Pié i Faidella together with other texts in the XNUMXth century, in the Historical Archive of the Archdiocese of Tarragona.
The Mystery of the Selva del Camp depicts the death, burial, resurrection, and assumption of Mary into heaven. It has been performed continuously since 1980 in the parish of Sant Andreu on August 14 and 15. It received the National Mention of Popular Culture for the best artistic initiative. It has been performed in Tarragona, Elche, Rome, and Jerusalem.
Our Lady of the Assumption Patron Saint of Serradilla
In 1749 the guild of farmers of the town of Cáceres, asked the sculptor Luis Salvador Carmona, to make a beautiful sculpture known in the community as Our Lady or the Virgin of the Children, for having 10 cherubs. This sculpture transmits the mystical frenzy of the Assumption by having 10 angels that raise the virgin to heaven, very representative of baroque art, as well as the altarpiece where it is located. It was restored in 1994.
She is the patron saint of the town and of the Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Parish Church, this sculpture has a round silver crown with more than 56 precious stones, be they diamonds, rubies and emeralds, in addition to this it has brilliant gold earrings, traditional of the regional costume of Serradillana. The festivity takes place on August 15 and they commemorate it with the novenas that begin on the 5th at 21:00 p.m., until the 13th, at the end of the novena, make a floral offering.
During that festivity they begin to sing Rosaries of the Aurora starting at 6:00 a.m. While walking through the main streets of the town, this is carried out on Saturdays from the novena to the Virgin. He sings it the day before the party on August 14, and on August 15 at the 9:00 am mass, and at 12:00 noon at the main mass, in the afternoon the traditional offertory is held and at night dance and verbena in the Plaza de la Constitución. the letter of Rosary of the Aurora, of anonymous author is the following:
«Glorious cherubs, raise you the queen's crown, which awaits you when you arrive.
By chosen daughter, by mother and wife, the king of heaven will crown you.
“MOTHER THROUGH YOUR GLORIOUS ASSUMPTION, WE APPRECIATE YOU WITH FERVOR,
OF YOUR SPLENDOROUS LIGHT SHOW US THE GLOW”
A mantle of the moon, bordered with stars, with divine hands I would like to embroider.
The people that lover, their most beautiful flowers with their hearts, offer you on your altar.
MOTHER IN YOUR ASSUMPTION…'
As a sweet Mother you console the sad, And you are the refuge for the sinner.
Bless this people, whom you chose, lighting your fire of love in their souls.
MOTHER IN YOUR ASSUMPTION…'
If the farmers of this humble town, such an excellent mother, wanted to have,
You planted seed in their hearts, That of divine love, managed to flourish.
MOTHER IN YOUR GLORIOUS ASSUMPTION, WE ACLAIM YOU WITH FERVOR;
OF YOUR SPLENDOROUS LIGHT SHOW US THE GLOW."
Virgin of the Assumption in Cutervo in Peru
The veneration of the Virgin of the Assumption in Cutervo is closely related to the beginning of the evangelization of Peru and Latin America on October 10, 1562. According to the Doctrine and the District of Cutervo was founded by Father Juan Ramirez, on August 15, 1560, with the title of the Assumption of the Virgin.
In the first inventory of the brotherhood made on February 17, 1687, thanks to the efforts of Father José Carceller Galindo, who wanted to give splendor to the veneration of the image of the Virgin of the Assumption, recorded what was delivered to the first mayordomo of the Virgen Juan Cubas, which consisted of four dresses, a silver crown and various jewels. At this time, this work is carried out by six stewardships that are called brotherhoods of the year and one brotherhood identified as the “Medium Year”.
The festival of the Virgin of the Assumption takes place in Cutervo, between August 1 of each year until August 17, the main day of the festival is August 15. During the first 40 years of the XNUMXth century, the festivity in honor of the Assumption of the Virgin reached great height, becoming recognized as a Regional and even National festivity. In part, it was obtained due to the location of Cutervo, which led to it being the obligatory step for the inhabitants of the Amazon to reach the coast.
At present, this festivity is a Cultural Historical Heritage of the Province, this is due to the fact that the festivities of the Virgin of the Assumption arrive many travelers and merchants from surrounding towns and different parts of the country due to the traditional importance of this commemoration in Peru. In addition, this festivity has transcended borders and they come to honor the Virgin from foreign countries.
Patron Saint of Paraguay
She was the first patron saint of Paraguay, a country that was born under her custody and hence the name of its capital, Asunción de Nuestra Señora, founded on August 15, 1537. The image of the Immaculate Conception was enthroned in the fort that walled the city or the Conqueror as they also call her, to later change her name to the current Assumption of Our Lady.
During the commemorative acts, the parishioners participate in mass in any temple of the city under this title, or whatever they like. During the celebration they carry out equine parades and a nautical procession with the sphinx of the Virgin that leaves from the Arsenal of the Paraguayan Navy, this nautical procession crosses the Paraguay River, disembarks in Puerto Asunción and from here the procession goes by land to the Metropolitan Cathedral .
Feast of the Virgin in Nicaragua
She is the patron saint of the city of Juigalpa in Nicaragua and the festivities of the Virgen de la Asunción are celebrated on August 15, this city has been protected by its patron saint for 400 years. During the patron saint festivities there are religious activities, processions, dawns, fireworks launches, parties, bullfights, equestrian parades, bullfighting, fairs and cultural performances.
Nossa Senhora d'Assunção in Cabo Frio, Brazil
In Brazil, in the year 1615, by order of King João V, the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption was built, in a place that was later called Cabo Frio, and from this construction the city was established. The aforementioned church has the Jesuit style, with baroque style altars, in the main altar is the image of Our Lady of the Assumption, abundantly upholstered in carved wood in Lisbon, Portugal. Their festivity in honor of the Virgin is held on August 15 and a procession, concerts and gastronomic festivals are held.
Our Lady of the Assumption in Guatemala
The city of Nuevo Sébaco de la Asunción was founded by the survivors of a flood that the previous city of Sébaco suffered and that occurred the day before the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on the night of August 14, 1833. It happened when the survivors of the ancient city of Santiago de Sébaco, they saw a light in the distance while they were begging the Mother of God for their lives.
Believing it was a sign, they followed her on a pilgrimage with the image of the Virgin of the Assumption, to a rocky hill where the light disappeared, and they built a temple the same size as the previous temple of Santiago de Sébaco.
The ancient temple had been built on the banks of the Viejo River, in the ancient indigenous town of Cihuatl Coatl. The city of Santiago de Sébaco was the capital of the Corregimiento de Chontales (General Captaincy of Guatemala) during the colony.
New Guatemala of the Assumption
The official name of Guatemala is called Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción, this name was given to the capital when the capital of Guatemala, formerly called the Kingdom of Guatemala, was changed to the valley that had the name of the Hermitage or the Cows, it was dedicated to the Virgin of the Assumption. From the colony the festivities to date, their festivity is celebrated in the area called Hipodromo del Norte, it begins on August 1 with some fairs and the procession of the image of the Assumption of Mary.
Patron Saint of Chacas in Peru
In the province of Asunción since 1710 it is commemorated by means of a festivity in the now disappeared hacienda San José de Mushojmarca and celebrated in Chacas as of 1755. Those who are in charge of the celebration are families called “captains” and who participate in voluntary way. These are helped by the "guellis", who are friends and acquaintances of these families.
These “guellis” help pay for the costs of the celebration, making donations, meals, or are part of the logistical staff of the celebration during the day before and the day of the celebration. The festivities take place from August 13 to August 22, during all five nights there are fireworks, ribbon races and bullfights.
The Virgin of the Assumption in Puerto Rico
In the city of Cayey, Puerto Rico, the municipality, in conjunction with the church, is responsible for holding the patron saint festivities of the Assumption of Mary for ten days. These festivities are very popular with people who attend organized events, such as the solemn mass, the procession, watching and listening to musical groups, the traditional foods offered, the stalls selling food, contests, and other typical Puerto Rican activities.
Patron Saint of the Paleca neighborhood in San Salvador
Between August 7 and 15, the celebration of the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin is held in the Paleca neighborhood in the Ciudad Delgado municipality in San Salvador. This is called "Novena in honor of the Virgin Mary", in this novena masses and serenades are held in honor of the Virgin. On August 14, the "Eve of the Assumption" is evoked, with a mass and procession with the image of Our Lady of the Assumption through the streets of the Paleca neighborhood. August 15 is celebrated with the visit of the archbishop or bishop of the archdiocese of Salvador.
Celebration in Izalco, Sonsonate
In the west of El Salvador is located the municipality of Izalco in the department of Sonsonate. In the place where the “indigenous” neighborhood had been built in remote times, the city was developed whose patron saint is the Virgin of the Assumption and, every year during the month of August, its festivities are held.
The Virgin of the Assumption in Mexico
In Cupilco a temple was built in honor of the Virgin of the Assumption, after in the year 1638 the Virgin of the Assumption appeared to some humble fishermen on the beach of Barra de Tupilco, Paraíso in Tabasco, and then these They organized a pilgrimage to go to the place of origin of the Virgin.
They followed the image of the Virgin and noticed that it moved during the night, always facing north. In light of this, they took the image to other communities, and each night the Virgin moved, facing a particular direction. Until they reached the town of Cupilco, where the Virgin stopped moving, so the fishermen built a temple in her honor.
Every year in the town of Cupilco in the state of Tabasco, Mexico, they take the Virgin of the Assumption to the festivities in commemoration of their patron saint on May 18 and in August from May 15 to 25. August. These festivities are presided over by the Bishop of Tabasco or a representative of the same. In the year 1990, her Holiness John Paul II honored this image and carried out the coronation as Patron of the state of Tabasco.
Patron Saint of Tacotalpa in Mexico
In the city of Tacotalpa in Tabasco, Mexico on August 15, in the presence of the Bishop of Tabasco or his representative, solemn acts are carried out in commemoration of the day of the Assumption of Mary and also for being the Patron Saint of that city. Motivated by this, masses are held, a procession through various streets of the city and the parishioners bring their offerings, a municipal fair is also held.
Fiestas in Puebla, Mexico
In the municipality of Teziutlán in the state of Puebla, Mexico, the festivities in honor of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary begin at the end of July. This celebration includes a fair, bullfights, and traditional fair activities. The El Seminario bakery presents a sample of its delicious pastries in the main atrium of the cathedral. The festivities culminate on the evening of August 15th, with performances of typical local dances throughout the day.
Patron Saint of Oruro in Bolivia
For the festivities in commemoration of Our Lady of the Assumption of Mary, starting on August 1, the prayer of the rosary begins and the mass is performed in her honor for a period of fifteen days, and on August 15, the procession and the recitation of the living rosary as they go on a pilgrimage through various streets of the city. The Assumption of Mary is the patron saint of the Department of Oruro in Bolivia and her day is celebrated in the parish of Nuestra Señora de Asunción "La Catedral" in the city of Oruro.
Biblical Evidences for the Assumption of Mary
In the bible there is implicit evidence of the allusions to the assumption of the Holy Immaculate Virgin Mary, this is observed when there is biblical knowledge of its different passages.
In Cantares 8,5: Who is this that comes up from the desert, leaning on her beloved? This question refers to a woman who comes up from the desert with her beloved and it is possible that this is a question related to the Most Holy Mary?
In a passage from San Pedro Damiano we read: “That queen whom the daughters of Zion saw, called most blessed. She more she rises today from the desert, that is, from the world, elevated to the greatness of the royal throne » Referring again to Song 8,5:2, here they use the word translated from the Hebrew meaning to ascend, and that same word is used in 2 Kings 11:8 to narrate Elijah's ascent to heaven. That is to say that this is a biblical precedent to understand in Songs 5: XNUMX Mary as she was assumed into heaven.
The desert is like the world for Saint Peter Damiano, apparently this is so in the light of the Bible, as when it is described: Elijah flees into the desert in 1 Kings 19:4-16 because for Elijah this is a refuge in the world where you feel protected. Also in Matthew 4:1-11 It is observed as the meeting place with God.
In Revelation 12:6. “And the woman herself fled into the wilderness, where God had prepared a place for her, so that they would feed her there for one thousand two hundred and sixty days.” In Revelation 12:14. “But the woman was given two great eagle wings, so that she could fly to her place in the desert, far from the serpent,… If the woman flees to the desert to be protected by God and, in the book of Songs it says that climbs leaning on her beloved, it is evident that she rises from the earth to the Glory of God.
In the passage of Revelation 12:1 it is interesting to see the verb translated from Hebrew to Spanish that means "prepared" this verb is widely used in books that narrate about eschatological realities that God has prepared for his faithful: "but that sitting to my right or to my left, it is not for me to give it, but it will be given to those for whom it is prepared (Mark 10:40)”
In Psalm 45:9 Daughters of kings are among their illustrious ones; The queen stands at your right hand with gold from Ophir. In the Old Testament of the Bible, when they refer to the mother of the King, she was the one known as the Queen Mother or Gebirah.
In the Old Testament there are several mothers of Kings who were Queens, such as Bathsheba (1 Kings 2,19:13), the mother of Jeconiah in (Jer 18:29,2) and Jeremiah 2:10,13. Also the mother of Ahaziah in XNUMX Kings XNUMX:XNUMX. This leads us to ask, why can't Mary be Queen? Although it is known that she has more reasons to be Queen, given that she is the mother of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
When reviewing the different verses of Psalm 45, which is a messianic Psalm applied to Christ, we can find in these: Psalm 45:6. Your throne, O God, is eternal and forever; scepter of justice is the scepter of your kingdom. Psalm 45:7. You have loved justice and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness more than your companions. Psalm 45:8. Myrrh, aloe and cassia exhale all your clothes; from the ivory palace they recreate you.
If Psalm 45 is applied to Christ, verses 6 and 7, this means that indeed the queen is his mother and is at the right hand of Christ. As Christ ascended to heaven, then the throne of her mother the Virgin would also have to be, at the right hand of her son Jesus Christ occupying a privileged position in relation to the others who belong to Christ.
In Revelation 12:1. Then a great sign appeared in the sky: a woman wrapped in the sun as if by her garment, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. This is the description that the apostle John had, in which he sees a full-bodied woman and for this he describes it, that she is going up to heaven. If her physical body did not have what she came to see in her vision, why would she have to refer to what she wears on her head and on her feet?
Another sign of this vision is that "she is enveloped by the sun" can be translated as dressed, covered, covered. For what leads to analyze the following biblical passages, namely: Matthew 13:43. Then those who do what God commands will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. If you have ears, listen.
Philippians 3:20-21. 20 But we are citizens of heaven, and we are waiting for the Savior to come from heaven. 21 He is going to change our miserable body, to be like his own glorious body. And he will do it by that same power that he has to dominate all things.
This means that when she is enveloped by the sun, it can refer to the transmutation of her body, for a glorious body in the sky, bright and resplendent. This radiance means the divine grace poured out on those faithful to her teachings, and the case of Mary, that she was full of Grace and for this reason she shines like the sun.
In Revelation 11:19 Then the Temple of God which is in heaven was opened, and the box of his covenant was seen in the temple. And there were lightning, noise, thunder, an earthquake and a heavy hailstorm. This passage is connected with 12:1 in which John has a vision of a resplendent woman who is ascended to heaven, for the letter "Y" refers to the Ark of God in heaven and that Ark is the woman seen in heaven . It has to be made clear that this Ark is not the Ark of the Old Testament.
And it shall come to pass, when ye shall increase in number and multiply in the land, in those days, saith the LORD, that they shall no more say, The ark of the covenant of the LORD; neither shall it come into their mind, neither shall they remember it, neither shall any other be made. At that time they shall call Jerusalem, The throne of the LORD: and all nations shall come to it in the name of the LORD at Jerusalem; neither shall they walk any more after the hardness of their evil heart.. (Jer 3,16:17-XNUMX)
In the previous verse, the prophet Jeremiah is specific in saying that no one will take into account the Ark of the Covenant, passing into oblivion, because they will neither name it nor miss it. This is because there will be a new covenant, as Jeremiah refers in 31:31, since there will be a new ark of the covenant. It should be noted that the Ark is the most prestigious object in Israel since it contained the manna and Aaron's rod (Heb. 9:4), in the new covenant, the bread from heaven, and the High Priest will be Christ.
In John 6:51. I myself am that living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever. The bread that I will give is my own body. I will give it for the life of the world. Hebrews 5: 1-10. That bread will be offered to people who are sorry for their sins and will be given by those chosen by God to the Priesthood, this will be the representative of the parishioners before God. In Luke 1: 28-33 narrates Mary's conception of the son of God and that he was in his womb for 9 months (the new ark), this being the woman John refers to in his vision.
In Luke 1:37-47. It reads how she became Mary the first Christian, and the first to receive the Holy Spirit, when 35 The angel answers her: The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will surround you like a cloud. Therefore the child to be born will be set apart for God, and they will call him the Son of God…the first to be called Holy and Blessed (Luke 1:42-48); the first dispenser of grace (Luke 1,39:41-1,38); the first faithful one (Luke 2:5); the first evangelizer (John 2:1); the first to ask Christ to manifest his power (John 5:XNUMX-XNUMX).
For all this we can say that Mary forms the first fruits, and therefore she had to be vivified before "the harvest" or "those who belong to Christ", before the second coming, Mary had to be vivified, and she was, by being Assumed to heaven.
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