Homily for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

It's natural to ponder what happens after we die. Every religion seeks to provide answers to this ultimate question. Today's solemnity reflects on what occurs after death, offering insights into the profound mysteries of our lives. From a Christian perspective, we find hope and purpose in understanding that our journey continues beyond death.

If we look at Mary's life as recorded in the Gospels, we may not initially see anything remarkable; it appears to be a life of faith, not visions. Only through divine revelation can we catch a glimpse of the hidden glory of her existence. Revelation teaches us that upon her death, her body and soul were assumed into Heaven. This belief signifies her unique role in salvation history and her special relationship with her son, Jesus.

Because of Christ's Resurrection and Mary's Assumption, we have hope that death is not an end but a beginning. Furthermore, we can look back from this perspective and find the infinite within the finite. There is so much more happening in our lives than we can see, understand, or even imagine. When Mary conceived Jesus, she carried a life within her life. Every woman who has conceived must resonate with this experience—a life within her life. This serves as a model for the Christian life: we also have the life of God within us. We must be attentive to this life we bear, nurturing it and bringing forth its fruit. Nothing is as it seems. Death leads to life, suffering is redemptive, and mortality becomes immortality.