Ministry

Fr. Matthew Nicks, Pastor Fr. David Gaines, Parochial Vicar Fr. Curtis Seidel, Chaplain Catholic Schools Deacon Jim Barrow Deacon Maclobio Robles Deacon Olegario Reyes Anne Guest, R.E. Director Karin Western, Facility Coordinator / Bookkeeper

Weekend Mass Times

Saturdays……....Assumption | 3:00PM

Sundays………...St. Francis | 8:00AM

St. Patrick | 9:00AM & 11:30AM

Wednesdays…....St. Patrick | 4:30PM

(First) Fridays….Assumption | 8:00AM

St. Francis

Monday - Friday………....7:00am

Assumption

Wednesday & Friday……..8:30am

St. Patrick’s

Tuesday & Thursday ……....12:00noon

Confession Times

St. Patrick

Saturday …..….7:00 pm (Spanish)

Sunday………… 7:30 am, 9:30 am

Sunday.............12:00 pm (Spanish)

St. Francis

Sunday................ 8:30 am

Assumption

Saturday ………...…..….4:00 pm

Sunday............................10:30 am

Weekday Mass

Tri Parish Phone: (509) 525-3310

St. Francis: Ext. 1 Assumption: Ext. 2 St. Patrick: Ext. 3

Mailing Address:

408 W. Poplar Walla Walla, WA 99362

VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

wwcatholic.org

From the Seminarian August 15, 2021

This weekend we celebrate the feast of the Assumption of Mary. In light of this, I want to share with you one of my favorite, and seemingly unconnected, Gospel passages, Mark 4: 35-41 “The Calming of the Storm”. In the

midst of chaos - waves throwing the Apostles back and forth as water begins to fill the boat to fear of sinking and horror grips the faces of the Apostles as death stares them down - Scripture tells us Jesus was in the stern of the boat sleeping peacefully and comfortably on a cushion. What juxtaposition! Complete peace and sheer terror. We know the end of the story of course, Christ rebukes the wind, calms the sea and then turns to His Apostles and chastises their lack of faith. The confidence and trust of Christ in our Father is so perfect no worldly storm (literal, spiritual, physical, emotional, etc.) could take Him from resting in His Father. In other words, He knows and trusts the will of the Father so deeply, as unnerving as this storm may seem He knows there is absolutely nothing to fear. He says as much to the Apostles. “Do you not yet have faith?” In other words, the Father has sent me for a purpose and I have called you after me for a purpose, do you truly think the Father will allow anything to keep His will from being done? In this passage, Jesus poses a question to us all, namely, how far are we willing to trust? Amidst the storms of life will we panic and “abandon ship” so to speak, or will we stay the course and be given the peace of Christ to endure it all? Now, as beautiful as that is, what does it have to do with Mary and her Assumption? Mary is another channel of comfort for us, a guide

to that same disposition of Christ in the boat. Mary says, “Do whatever He tells you”. She is constantly showing us how to be more and more like her Son. Through consecration and various other devotions to her, she is not only an example but makes a gift of herself. St. Louise DeMontfort contends she gives her very heart to us analogous to when Christ gives His very self in the Eucharist. Just as Christ had absolute trust in the Father, Mary has absolute trust in her Son and that very heart full of love and trust is given to us to confidently endure all things in the name of Christ. Lastly, as Mary is human and our mother, we too can go the way of Mary. If we follow her to Christ, we follow her to Heaven. So, the Assumption of Mary is a strengthening of heart for us just as the Transfiguration of Christ was a strengthening for the Apostles before the Passion. The Assumption is a foreshadowing of what will happen to all the faithfully departed at the resurrection, body and soul perfectly united to the Father for eternity.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!

Peter Guthrie

Strong in Virtue, Exceptional in Learning, Generous in Service

We at the WWCS work with our parents to help form students into disciples of Jesus Christ: strong in virtue, exceptional in learning, and generous in service. We have small class sizes that allow for a more personal education experience and teachers that truly know and care for your student. There are many forms of financial aid and scholarships available for the coming year, so please do not let financial concerns stop you from con-tacting us. We would love for you and your family to join our supportive community!

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28-

DeSales Catholic High School Principal: John Lesko 919 E Sumach St, Walla Walla, WA (509) 525-3030

Assumption Catholic Grade School Principal: John Lesko 2066 E Alder St, Walla Walla, WA (509) 525-9283

Assumption Early Learning Center Geoff White - ELC/Director 2096 E Alder St, Walla Walla, WA (509) 525-9478

Are you interested in enrolling your child at the ELC,

Assumption, or DeSales for the 2021-22 school year? Contact

our Enrollment Coordinator, Geoff White, for more information

and to schedule a tour! Email Geoff at gwhite@thewwcs.com,

or contact him by phone at (509) 525-9283.

Natural Family Planning For information on learning family planning methods

approved by the Catholic Church call: Kathy Martuscelli at 529-1020.

Adult Education

Baptism Baptism classes are the first Saturday of every

month. Please contact Deacon Jim Barrow at:

jimb@bmi.net or call your parish office.

Confirmation & First Eucharist Sign ups are over for this year.

Marriage Preparation

Contact one of the priests at least 4 months before your desired wedding date.

Anointing of the Sick

If you or someone you know is homebound, and wants to receive Communion or the Sacrament of Anointing, please contact your parish office.

RCI A Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

For info. email Roger Williams at: rwilliams0109@icloud.com

Sacraments

If you have a loved one in a nursing home or facility who is Catholic, get them on the list

to receive Holy Communion. Call your parish office for contact information.

Women of Faith Bible Study will resume in

the Fall of 2021 in the St. Patrick youth room

on Thursdays. More information on the topic

will be decided by the end of this summer.

Questions? Contact Sue Logsdon

at slogsdon@hotmail.com.

Learning about our faith has never been more accessible! FORMED.ORG

Watch from your phone or computer and on Roku! Our Free parish access:

wwcatholic.formed.org

Tri-Parish Prayer Group: The Tri-Parish Prayer Group Meets Monday afternoon 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Nursery at St. Patrick's. For more information or if you have a prayer request call Loraine Valencsin at 529-4378, All are welcome.

Sacramental Prep & Religious Ed

Tri Parish R.E. Director | Anne Guest

DRE@thewwcs.com

509-906-4429

Mission Statement: The Tri-Parish Catholic Social Concerns Ministry is made up of parishioners from St. Patrick, St. Francis and Assumption parishes, who strive, in the light of Gospel values, to raise awareness of and address social concerns in our community and society through word and deed. For more information regarding this column, contact S slogsdon@hotmail.com

WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP IN DISCIPLESHIP? We accept the sacrament of Baptism. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church states “Incorporated into Christ by Baptism, the person baptized is configured to Christ. Baptism seals the Christian with the indelible spiritual mark of his belonging to Christ. No sin can erase this mark, even if sin prevents Baptism from bearing the fruits of salvation.” (CCC, no. 1272). If you were baptized as an infant, learn more about what promises your parents made on your behalf to grow in the faith. What are the effect of Baptism on disciples? (CCC1976)

Baptism is the door to life and to the Kingdom of God. ...that we may have eternal life ...that men and women, enlightened by the Spirit's grace, respond to the Gospel Baptism moves us to answer Christ's call to holiness In Baptism we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom the baptized are called to transform the world with the light and power of the Gospel. WHAT ARE THE RESPONSEBILITIES OF THE BAPTIZED? The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults adds “Living out one's Baptism is a lifelong responsibility. Growing in holiness and discipleship involves a willingness to continue to learn throughout one's whole life about the faith and how to live it. It also involves a willingness to support and encourage others who share the faith.” page 196 REFLECT: Do I continue to learn about the Catholic faith and how to live it? Do I believe that my baptism is a lifelong responsibility to grow in holiness? How can I take my Baptismal promises more seriously? ACT: begin reading the Bible daily (a good Catholic edition is best) if you don't already attend a parish or online bible study research local agencies, organizations and ministries that help the poor, the needy, the marginalized and join or donate financially pray daily and ask the Holy Spirit for guidance in deepening your faith and your response to faith John 13:15 “ What I just did was to give you an example: as I have done, so you must do.”

The Prolife Group at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church from Post Falls, Idaho welcomes all to

join us in Spokane the 3rd Saturday of each month to pray the Rosary to end abortion.

The Prolife Group of St. Joan of Arc will be praying the Rosary for the end of abortion in

front of Planned Parenthood in Spokane (123 E. Indiana Avenue)

Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 noon.

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NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASS

Invest in your marriage and see big payoffs. Couples

have discovered their communication, relationship, and

love life are better with Natural Family Planning.

Courses are offered remotely, either with a real-time

instructor or on your own. To learn more visit:

https://ccli.org/main-course-descriptions/. Check

schedules by selecting “Main NFP Series”, “English”,

and “Live Online” or “Self-paced” at, https://

ccli.powerappsportals.com/en-US/.

his is a fun group full of folks who love

G.K. Chesterton. For more information,

contact Kathy Wikman, 509 386-7813

or email: kwikman3@gmail.com

Walla Walla Valley Eucharistic Adoration Thursday 12pm - Saturday 12pm

At Assumption Church in the Adoration Chapel Greg & Sue Fazzari: gfazzari@thewwcs.com Mike & Terri Neal: nealfami ly@live .com

Don & Kathy Martuscelli: kathy.martuscelli@gmail.com If you are interested in an hour, Contact us at:

triparishadoration@gmail.com

“What does it matter where we go? Wherever we

go, won’t we be serving God there? Wherever we

go, won’t we have Our Lord in the Blessed

Sacrament with us? Isn’t that enough to make us

happy?” Blessed Solanus Casey

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www.ParishSolutionsCo.com/Walla Prayers, Readings, Bible, Catechism & More!

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS

Court St. Cecelia # 668 CDA Mission Statement

“Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives to embrace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality, and the advancement of human rights and human dignity. We would love to have you join us. For question

call Deanna Smith, Regent 525-1516 Or Monesa Grant Vice Regent 509-240-7724

Catholic Daughters will be having a “ Slice of Apple Pie with Ice Cream” sale on August 21 at

Assumption after the Saturday night 4pm Mass and on August 22 after the 9:30am Mass at St.

Patrick’s. Coffee, tea and juice included. Please come and support our fundraiser to help the homeless

and the homebound in our community.

We are a woman-to-woman mentoring program to support women during the joys, challenges and sorrows of the childbearing years. We provide peer support, spiritual nourishment and inspirational resources. For assistance or if you are interested in joining our ministry, contact: Nancy Milton We provide peer support, spiritual nourishment and inspirational resources. Support may be provided in the form of visits, phone calls, e-mails, greeting cards, prayer, and other assistance. Contact Nancy at: nancyjmilton8@gmail.com or 916-612-1546.

S a n c t i f y i n g t h e A i r w a v e s w i t h t h e T R U T H !

100.7 F.M. /KHSS Y ou can F ind th e p rog ra m

s ch ed u l e and Make a donation online! http:www.khssradio.co m

K N I G H T S O F C O L U M B U S

Is God calling YOU to become a Knight? Application forms

are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus. Website: www.koc766.org

New Grand Knight: Jeff Elstrom jeffelstrom@gmail.com

Catholic Young Adults, welcome! We meet on Wednesdays at 7pm for fellowship, music, and to

listen to an engaging and unique speaker. Our fellowship is for those between 18 and 35 years of

age. Location: St. Patrick's Catholic Church Gym, 1320 W. Henry St. Pasco, WA 99301.

Jacob Andersen cell 509-405-9598 for questions.

Need to get something in the bulletin?

Send your submission to:

wallawallacatholicparishes@gmail.com

The Christian Aid Center has the following volunteer opportunities:

--Childcare helpers are needed on weekday mornings from 9:00-11:00 am. --Kitchen helpers are needed on weekday afternoons from 3:00-6:00 pm.

For more information, please contact Jeannette Regalado, Volunteers Director, at (509) 525-7153

ext. 114. You can also fill out a volunteer application online at christianaidcenter.org.

F ounded in 1915 as a spiritual home for Italian immigrants, St. Francis is

a community of Roman Catholics who draw strength and vision from the Gospel and participation in the sacramental life of the Church, inspired by their patron saint’s spirit of humility and simplicity strive to be instruments of God’s peace and reconciliation by in need in the Walla Walla Valley.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

722 W. Alder Street - Walla Walla, Washington 99362 (509) 525-3310 Ext. 1

Tuesday & Thursday

8:00a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Office Manager: Terri Neal

Leave a message at 525-3310 Ext. 1

or email: stfrancis@wwcatholic.com

St Ann’s Altar Society

Organizations Finance Council: Chair: Dominick Elia, Lorraine Manuel, Andrew Neal, Kevin Magnaghi Pastoral Council: Lisa Cox, Marguerite Daltoso, Tina Deccio, Rosalie Lesko, Claire Valente, Stephen Fausti, Donny Biagi, Chad Kjeldgaard, Tim Pettyjohn

All women of St. Francis are invited and encouraged to join St Ann’s. Please call Lisa Cox (386-3238) for more information. Saint Ann, Pray for us!

President:

Lisa Cox

Altar Care:

August 28 | Marguerite Daltoso

Linens:

Claudia Deccio, Debbie Kleinhesselink

I f y o u k n o w o f a p a r i s h i o n e r wh o i s s i c k o r i n c r i s i s , ge t u s

t h e i r n a me a n d a d d r e s s a n d w e w i l l s e n d t h e m a c a r d o f e n c o u r a ge me n t . Ca l l t h e

p a r i s h o f f i c e a n d l e a v e a me s s a ge o r e ma i l :

s t f r a n c i s @ ww c a t h o l i c . c o m

ANOINTING OF THE SICK If you or someone you know is homebound, and in need of the Sacrament of Anointing, please contact your parish office at 525-3310.

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR PARISH To set up online giving. wwcatholic.org

MASS INTENTIONS August 15-22 Sunday, August 15 8:30am | Eugene & Ruth Bussiere+ Monday 7:00AM | Frank Salazar Jr.+ Tuesday 7:00am | David Ferrro + 12:00pm | Wednesday 7:00am | John Desmond+ Thursday 7:00am | John & Ellen Dovey Sp Int. 12:00pm Friday 7:00am | Vito Cordez+ Sunday, August 22 8:30am | Kolbe White Sp. Int.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

2098 E. Alder Street Walla Walla, Washington 99362 (509) 525-3310 Ext. 2

I n 1953, Bishop Charles D. White established the Assumption of the Blessed

Virgin Mary Parish in Walla Walla. The community undertook the building of a grade school. Over the next decade, there were added a convent, the rectory and our spacious modern church. Following the example of our Patroness, Assumption Parish strives to live a sacramental life, witnessing the Gospel, in our service to others.

We WELCOME you to Assumption Parish. If you wish to learn more about us, please fill out the Welcome Card located in the pew racks. OFFICE HOURS:

OFFICE MANAGER: Mary White Email: assumption@wwcatholic.com PASTORAL COUNCIL: Anne Golden, Mike Levens, Patty Konen, Sally Buchanan-Rojo, Jerry Anhorn Jr, Michelle Moramarc, Chandra Hall PRAYER CHAIN: To participate in the prayer chain or if you have a prayer request for anyone or for anything, please call Rose Brown at:

509-525-2488.

BABY BASKET MINISTRY Mary Owens, 525 3697, and Kit Chryst,

301 0818, are looking forward to preparing a basket of gifts for your newborn. We are just a phone call away to schedule a time to do a no contact or in person contact (with masks on, of course) delivery. Waiting to

hear from you!

Anointing of the Sick If you or someone you know is homebound, and wants to receive the Sacrament of Anointing, please contact your parish office at 525-3310.

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR PARISH! Some different options are:

• Mail in your donation. • Set up online giving. It is easy and there is a button

on our new website: wwcatholic.org or sign up here: https://osvonlinegiving.com/4582

Monday: 9am-12pm Thursday: 9am-12pm

TRI-PARISH DIAPER DRIVE

Please put your donations in the Baby

carriage in the back of Assumption

Church of diapers and wipes for

Catholic Charities and other agencies

in town that are in need of diapers. It

will be there year round.

Send Bulletin Submissions to: wallawallacatholicparishes@gmail.com

MASS INTENTIONS -AUGUST 14-15

Sat. 8/14/21 | Assumption parishioners

Sun. 8/15/21 | Frank Salazar Jr. +

Please join us This Sunday, August 15th In The Hall

after 10:30 a.m. Mass for a

BBQ! We will have hamburgers,

hot dogs, salads, chips, pop and

ice cream. There will be outside games for the kids.

Celebrating The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

St. Patrick Catholic Church

408 West Poplar Street Walla Walla, Washington 99362 (509) 525-3310 Ext. 3

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9AM -1:00PM Office Manager: Sonia Muro Email:stpatrick@wwcatholic.com Pastoral Council: Antonio Caso, Salvador Esquivel, Shawna Sweeney, Steve Droke, Catherine Worden, Monica Gaffrey, Roger Treis.

WELCOME BABY MINISTRY If you are expecting a baby or recently had a baby, please let us know so we can get a new baby gift

basket to you. We would also love to provide you and your family with

some meals as you get settled. Please call Jennifer Caso with your baby news.(509). 301-7103.

B orn of the original 1846 Diocese of Walla Walla, St. Patrick Parish

is a culturally diverse community of Roman Catholics who, in cooperation with other Christians in the Walla Walla Valley, strive to worship God, foster spiritual growth among its

members, and serve others according to

MASS INTENTIONS August 16-22 Monday 7:00AM | Frank Salazar Jr.+ Tuesday 7:00am | David Ferraro+ 12:00pm | Peggy Louise Stalder+ Wednesday 7:00am | John Desmond+ Thursday 7:00am | John & Ellen Dovey Sp Int. 12:00pm | Benefactors Friday 7:00am | Vito Cordez+ Saturday 7:00PM | Tri parish parishioners Sunday 7:30 am | Antonio Narciso 9:30 am | Special Intention 12:00pm | Ramon Rios +

THE TRI-PARISH PRAYER GROUP Meets Monday afternoon 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

in the Nursery at St. Patrick's. For more information or if you have a prayer request

call Loraine Valencsin at 529-4378. All are welcome.

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR PARISH! https:osvonlinegiving.com/4583 There is

also a button on our website: wwcatholic.org

BAUTISMOS Y PLATICAS PREBAUTISMALES

PROXIMA PLATICA BAUTISMAL EL 2 DE AGOSTO. 2021 A LAS 7 PM EN EL SALON NATIVIDAD.

BAUTISMOS: EL PROXIMO BAUTISMO SE LLEVARA A CABO EL 24 DE JULIO. POR FAVOR LLAME A LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL PARA REGISTRARSE PARA LOS BAUTISMOS Y PLATICAS PRE-BAUTISMALES.

CATECISMO- 2021

EVANGELIO 15 DE AGOSTO “En aquellos días, María se encaminó presurosa a un pueblo de las montañas de Judea, y entrando en la casa de Zacarías, saludó a Isabel. En cuanto ésta oyó el saludo de María, la creatura saltó en su seno. Entonces Isabel quedó llena del Espíritu Santo, y levantando la voz, exclamó: “¡Bendita tú entre las mujeres y bendito el fruto de tu vientre! ¿Quién soy yo para que la madre de mi Señor venga a verme? Apenas llegó tu saludo a mis oídos, el niño saltó de gozo en mi seno. Dichosa tú, que has creído, porque se cumplirá cuanto te fue anunciado de parte del Señor”.Entonces dijo María:“Mi alma glorifica al Señory mi espíritu se llena de júbilo en Dios, mi salvador,porque puso sus ojos en la humildad de su esclava. Desde ahora me llamarán dichosa todas las generaciones,porque ha hecho en mí grandes cosas el que todo lo puede.Santo es su nombre y su misericordia llega de generación en generacióna los que lo temen.Ha hecho sentir el poder de su brazo:dispersó a los de corazón altanero,destronó a los potentadosy exaltó a los humildes. A los hambrientos los colmó de bienesy a los ricos los despidió sin nada.Acordándose de su misericordia,vino en ayuda de Israel, su siervo,como lo había prometido a nuestros padres,a Abraham y a su descendencia para siempre’’.María permaneció con Isabel unos tres meses, y luego regresó a su casa.”

Horario de Oficina: Lunes, Miercoles y Viernes 9:00 – 3:00 Office Manager: Sonia Muro

Parroquia San Patricio 408 West Poplar Street Walla Walla, Washington 99362 (509) 525-3310

AVISOS EN ESPAÑOL Solemnidad de Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María

N acida original de la Diócesis de Walla Walla de 1846, la parroquia de San Patricio es una comunidad diversa culturalmente de Católicos Romanos que, en cooperación con otros cristianos en el V alle de Walla Walla, se esfuerza por adorar a Dios, fomentar el crecimiento espiritual entre sus miembros y servir a los demás de acuerdo al Evangelio de Jesucristo.

15 DE AGOSTO DEL 2021

JOVENES DE SECUNDARIA Y PREPA MIDDLE SCHOOL/SECUNDARIA grados 6– 8 Mary White—High School Grados 9-12. NO SE ESTAN REUNIENDO POR EL MOMENTO

INTENCIONES DE MISAS-August 16-22

Monday

7:00AM | Frank Salazar Jr.+

Tuesday

7:00am | David Ferraro+

12:00pm | Peggy Louise Stalder+

Wednesday

7:00am | John Desmond+

Thursday

7:00am | John & Ellen Dovey Sp Int.

12:00pm | Benefactors

Friday

7:00am | Vito Cordez+

Saturday

7:00PM | Tri parish parishioners

Sunday

7:30 am | Antonio Narciso

9:30 am | Special Intention

12:00pm | Ramon Rios +

Recuerda, oh misericordiosa Virgen

María, que nunca se supo que alguien

que huyó a tu protección, imploró tu

ayuda o buscó tu intercesión se quedó

sin ayuda. Inspirado en esta confianza,

vuelo hacia ti, oh Virgen de las

vírgenes, Madre mía; a ti vengo; delante

de ti estoy, pecador y afligido. Oh

Madre del Verbo Encarnado, no

desprecies mis peticiones, pero en tu

misericordia escúchame y respóndeme.

CARTA DEL SEMINARISTA 15 DE AGOSTO DEL 2021

Este fin de semana celebramos la fiesta de la Asunción de María. A la luz de esto, quiero compartir con ustedes uno de mis pasajes del Evangelio favoritos y aparentemente inconexos, Marcos 4: 35-41 “La calma de la tormenta”. En medio del caos, olas que arrojan a los Apóstoles

de un lado a otro mientras el agua comienza a llenar el bote por temor a hundirse y el horror se apodera de los rostros de los Apóstoles mientras la muerte los mira hacia abajo, las Escrituras nos dicen que Jesús estaba en la popa del bote durmiendo. tranquila y cómodamente sobre un cojín. ¡Qué yuxtaposición! Paz completa y puro terror. Sabemos que el final de la historia, por supuesto, Cristo reprende al viento, calma el mar y luego se dirige a Sus Apóstoles y castiga su falta de fe. La confianza y la confianza de Cristo en nuestro Padre es tan perfecta que ninguna tormenta mundana (literal, espiritual, física, emocional, etc.) podría impedirle descansar en Su Padre. En otras palabras, Él conoce y confía en la voluntad del Padre tan profundamente, por desconcertante que parezca esta tormenta, Él sabe que no hay absolutamente nada que temer. Dice lo mismo a los Apóstoles. "¿Aún no tienes fe?" En otras palabras, el Padre me ha enviado con un propósito y yo te he llamado después de mí con un propósito, ¿realmente crees que el Padre permitirá que cualquier cosa impida que se haga Su voluntad? En este pasaje, Jesús nos plantea una pregunta a todos, a saber, ¿hasta dónde estamos dispuestos a confiar? En medio de las tormentas de la vida, ¿entraremos en pánico y "abandonaremos el barco" por así decirlo, o mantendremos el rumbo y se nos dará la paz de Cristo para soportarlo todo? Ahora bien, por muy hermoso que sea, ¿qué tiene que ver con María y su Asunción? María es otro canal de consuelo para nosotros, una guía

para esa misma disposición de Cristo en la barca. María dice: "Haz todo lo que Él te diga". Constantemente nos muestra cómo ser cada vez más como su Hijo. A través de la consagración y otras devociones a ella, no solo es un ejemplo, sino que se da a sí misma. Santa Luisa DeMontfort sostiene que nos da su corazón de forma análoga a cuando Cristo se da a sí mismo en la Eucaristía. Así como Cristo tenía absoluta confianza en el Padre, María tiene absoluta confianza en su Hijo y ese mismo corazón lleno de amor y confianza nos es dado para soportar con confianza todas las cosas en el nombre de Cristo. Por último, como María es humana y madre nuestra, también nosotros podemos seguir el camino de María. Si la seguimos a Cristo, la seguimos al cielo. Entonces, la Asunción de María es un fortalecimiento del corazón para nosotros, así como la Transfiguración de Cristo fue un fortalecimiento para los Apóstoles antes de la Pasión. La Asunción es un presagio de lo que sucederá con todos los fieles difuntos en la resurrección, en cuerpo y alma perfectamente unidos al Padre por la eternidad.

¡Oh María, sin pecado concebida, ruega por nosotros que recurrimos a ti!

Peter Guthrie