How can this body, which carried God the Word, dissolve into dust?How can this temple, which became the dwelling place of the Lord, return to the earth?He who was born of her preserved her body from corruption;

On your beautiful feast, O our pure Mother, the Virgin, it is delightful for us to contemplate the beauty of your life O you who are full of grace  in both your inner and outer purity, in your love, your meekness, and the simplicity of your heart.We are confident in the blessing of your prayers and the power of your intercession before our good Savior.Ask Him on our behalf to prepare for Himself a holy temple in our hearts, so that we may always carry Him within us and delight in His constant presence in our lives.May the blessing of our Mother, the Virgin, on her beautiful feast be upon us all. Wishing you all a blessed feast.