Sermons on Bodily Assumption of Mary

Sermons on Bodily Assumption of Mary

Matthew 1, Luke 1

 Holy Mary, Mother of God? Introduction:  The cover story for Life magazine a few years ago was entitled The Mystery of Mary.  The story begins: “Two thousand years after the Nativity, the mother of Jesus is more beloved, powerful and controversial than ever.”  I may be adding to the controversy this morning.   Before we get started, I would like to know how many of you grew up Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox, or perhaps even now belong to a Catholic or Orthodox Church.  I had a dear…