The Feast of the Assumption invites all of us to reflect on Mary as the  radical woman. Read prayerfully the Magnificat (see below). Here we see this woman who hungers for a new justice on earth, one that reflects the justice of God. The God who did not overlook her is the God who dethrones the mighty and exalts the lowly. Mary voices a radical protest against what we all take for granted; that the mighty will always prevail over the weak, that the well fed nations will thrive while others starve to death, that the politically strong will always occupy the thrones of power. The Assumption of Mary is a celebration of hope. To that hope we cling. In that hope we rejoice!

Oh Mary assumed into heaven

– inspire us a we journey

to our true homeland. Amen.

Masses August 15th

Vigil Wednesday 14th August

 St. Patrick’s, The Pike @ 6.30 p.m

St. Coleman Kilcolman @ 8pm

Thursday 15th August

 St. Brendan’s @ 10.00 a.m. & 7.30 p.m.

St Ita’s Coolderry @ 10am

St. Flannan Kinnitty @ 7pm

The Magnificat

My soul glorifies the Lord,
My spirit rejoices in God my Saviour.
He looks on his servant in her lowliness;
Henceforth all generations will call me blessed.
The Almighty works marvels for me.
Holy his name!
His mercy is from age to age,
on those who fear him.
He puts forth his arm in strength
And scatters the proud hearted.
He casts the mighty from their thrones
And raises the lowly.
He fills the starving with good things,
Sends the rich away empty.
He protects Israel, his servant,
remembering his mercy,
the mercy promised to our fathers,
to Abraham and his sons for ever. Amen