The Assumption of Mary
Novena Prayer
Mary, Queen Assumed into Heaven, I rejoice that after years of heroic martyrdom on earth,you have at last been taken to the throne prepared for you in heaven by the Holy Trinity.
Lift my heart with you in the glory of your Assumption above the dreadful touch of sin and impurity. Teach me how small earth becomes when viewed from heaven. Make me realize that death is the triumphant gate through which I shall pass to your Son, and that someday my body shall rejoin my soul in the unending bliss of heaven.
From this earth, over which I tread as a pilgrim, I look to you for help. In honour of your Assumption into heaven I ask for this favour ("Teach me to follow your example. May my faith, hope and love turn hatred to love, conflict to peace, and death to eternal life.").
When my hour of death had come, lead me safely to the presence of Jesus to enjoy the vision of my God for all eternity together with you.
Almighty, ever-living God, You raised to eternal glory the body and soul of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of Your Son. Grant that our minds may always be directed heavenward and that we may deserve to share in her glory. Amen.
