00:00Throughout her humble earthly life, the Blessed Virgin Mary walked in faithful,
00:04loving union with her beloved Son Jesus. From her gentle fiat in Nazareth, to the foot of the cross,
00:10her immaculate heart remained completely sinless. After Christ ascended into heaven,
00:15Mary comforted the infant church in Jerusalem with maternal prayer and quiet wisdom. When the
00:20sacred course of her earthly life was completed, the apostles gathered reverently around the Mother
00:25of God. Fulfilling the ancient psalm, the Lord called the pure Ark of the New Covenant into
00:30His heavenly dwelling. By God's almighty power, Mary was preserved from corruption and taken body
00:36and soul into heavenly glory above. Radiant angels surrounded the Virgin Mother, lifting her upon a
00:42luminous golden cloud toward the throne of her Son. As Saint John beheld in Revelation, a great sign
00:48appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the Son. Christ the King welcomed His Blessed Mother into
00:53eternal joy, fulfilling her Magnificat. All generations call me blessed. Where Mother Mary
00:59has gone before us in glory, we too are called to follow in hope and holiness.
