Fourth Glorious Mystery

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, Body and Soul, into Heaven

The Lord hath blessed thee by His power, because by thee He hath brought our enemies to nought.
Blessed art thou, O daughter, by the most High God, above all women upon the earth. Blessed be the
Lord Who made Heaven and earth, Who hath directed thee to the cutting off the head of the prince of
our enemies. Because He hath so magnified thy name this day, that thy praise shall not depart
out of the mouth of men who shall be mindful of the power of the Lord forever, for that thou hast
not spared thy life, by reason of the distress and tribulation of thy people, but hast prevented
our ruin in the presence of our God.
(Judith 13:22-25)

And a great sign appeared in Heaven: A Woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under Her feet, and
on Her head a crown of twelve stars.

And the dragon was angry against the Woman: and went to make war with the rest of Her seed, who
keep the commandments of God, and have testimony of Jesus Christ.
(Apocalypse 12:1,17)

Almighty and eternal God, Who hast taken up into heavenly glory the body and soul of the Immaculate
Virgin Mary, the Mother of Thy Son; grant that we may be always mindful of heavenly things, and
come to be worthy of sharing Her glory. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Feast of the Assumption)