The greatest of the saints is the Blessed Virgin Mary. She learned from her parents Sts. Joachim and Anne, temple leaders, the Holy Spirit and Jesus Himself. As the first and most devoted follower of Jesus, Mary offers us the ultimate example of holiness. She was rewarded when she was assumed body and soul into heaven and crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth. We celebrate her Assumption on Aug. 15 and Queenship on Aug. 22. Get to know more about Mary’s Assumption in “The Bible & the Virgin Mary: Journey Through Scripture” on the Formed app, which examines the dogma of the Assumption and Mary’s connection to the woman described in the Apostle John’s vision in Revelation.
July really turned up the heat – couldn’t you almost just see the thermometer burst? However, as sweltering as August is, it does have some redeeming qualities – like these faith-filled ways to fend off soaring temperatures. Try these cool summer activities before the school bell rings.