Assumption of Mary

Month: August 2023

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

This Tuesday we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, body and soul, into heaven.

It is a holy day of obligation.

Mass times as follows:

Beauly 10:00am and 7:00pm
Fort Augustus 12:30pm

Prayer to Mary, Assumed into Heaven

O Immaculate Mary, Assumed into heaven, you who are most blessed in the vision of God: of God the Father who exalted you among all creatures, of God the Son who willed that you bear Him as your Son and that you should be His Mother, of God the Holy Spirit who accomplished the human conception of the Saviour in you. O Mary, most pure O Mary, most sweet and beautiful O Mary, strong and thoughtful woman O Mary, poor and sorrowful O Mary, virgin and mother woman very human like Eve, more than Eve. You are near to God by your grace and by your privileges in your mysteries in your mission, in your glory. O Mary, assumed into the glory of Christ in the complete and transfigured perfection of our human nature. O Mary, gate of heaven mirror of divine light ark of the Covenant between God and mankind, let our souls fly after you let them fly long your radiant path, transported by a hope that the world does not contain eternal beatitude. Comfort us from heaven, O merciful Mother, and guide us along your ways of purity and hope till the day of that blessed meeting with you and with your divine Son our Saviour, Jesus. Amen

(Saint Paul VI)

New books authored by Fr. James

The following books have been authored by our very own Fr. James and are available on Amazon to purchase:

This handbook is a to-go slim text that would potentially feed every yearning soul that desires to be educated about the sacraments and some of the fundamental beliefs of the Catholic Church. Profound truths are explained in simple yet substantial language.

In this concise prose, Rev. Fr. James Anyaegbu, whose global media presence has impacted young people through the Faith-Chat Platform, brings together well-researched and written articles that address the basic questions of the Catholic Faith and Doctrines.

Rev. Fr. Bonnie N. Anusiem Ph.D.

Check it out on Amazon here

This book of Children’s Bible Stories is one that every child will be delighted to own and read. It is a collection of extraordinary stories from the Old and New Testaments. It is a book of Bible Stories that children will want to refer to repeatedly and this will help them to cultivate a good Bible reading habit as they grow up. The stories have been narrated with vivid and stunning pictorial illustrations from an African backdrop that will captivate both children and adults.

Check it out on Amazon here

Young Catholic Adult Network UK

YouCAN UK is a religious group for practicing young Catholic adults in the UK (between the ages of 18 and 35), who stay in touch through social media.

Their simple mission is to connect all young Catholic adults with one another. No one can practice their faith on their own! Their website has more information:

youngcatholicadultnetwork.uk

And check out their Instagram page.

Two other YouCan groups are being developed:

  • YouCAN+ for Catholics between ages 30 and 45
  • YouCAN Families for Catholic families with children under 18 years