Luke 1:39-56

For the disciples with Mary's body literally gone and no burial site to visit, there was no physical reminder of Mary, only memories and, at times, an unexplainable presence.

Many of us have met or know of persons who have experienced the loss of a loved one as a result of war, accident, violence or unknown circumstances and the body is never located. The feast of Mary's Assumption gives hope and consolation to them as they grieve and mourn the loss of their loved one, believing that the person is not lost or annihilated, but enjoys eternal life with their God who loves unconditionally.