Prayers of the faithful this evening.. "May our deceased relatives rest in peace with Mary and her Son". Point 1. Jesus Rose from the dead.
Point 2. On the Feast of the Assumption we say that Mary is sleeping and then in heaven. She is most definitely not at rest.
The Bible is clear that we shall be continually praising God in heaven. Why then do we pray "rest in peace" but also say "I am sure he/she is in heaven"? We speak of a glimpse of heaven. A good example is the climactic moment in Gerontius or a glorious sunset. Pure beauty should fill our churches. Poor art and tacky songs will not do!
Kevin rightly points out that Jesus should always come before Mary.
It was good to have Canon Jim Pannett celebrating! St Dominic Waddon not that close to home and we have not met the parish priest.
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