Readings and meditation on the Word of God on Sunday, Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 10, 2025

Delivered by Maria Dewi, Cathrine Kusuma, Lukita Ananda Putra dan Stella Wijaya from the Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. Revelatioan 11: 19a; 12: 1-6a.10ab; Rs psalm 45: 10c-12.16; 1 Corinthians 15: 20-26; Luke 1: 39-56.SPIRITUS FACIT NOBILEM              The title for our meditation on thissolemnity of Assumption of Our Lady into heaven is: Spiritus Facit Nobilem.This Latin expression means: the Spirit makes it great. There are many eventsthat amaze and surprise us. For example a very poor boy from village started abusiness from the very humble beginning, and after 30 years of all his labours,he later became the richest person in his country. Another example is about a child whowas quiet, shy and had never been cared for by those around him. After about 30years passed, he became a bishop, and those who never had attention of himduring his childhood have to pay respect and kiss his sacred ring. So many suchevents indeed allow us to ask: what is the most important factor in thechanging of all this? For this solemnity of the Virgin Mary, we also ask thesame question: what reason that can make this humble woman was taken up toheaven? The main answer should be the Spiritof God who makes all things happen. The Holy Spirit makes things great. Thereare other reasons can be also valid such as good fortune, a tireless andpatient labour, or supports from other people. But if we believe that the powerof God in His Spirit is at work, even though it is hidden or unnoticed, weactually have a concept of faith that is truly valid. The song of joy or magnificat by the Virgin Mary when shewas with her sister Elisabeth, shows a very clear sign that she was made greatby God. God's will always takes place in following His almighty power andprovindence. And so Mary’s presence in the world had been made special, whichwas she conceived without any stain of original sin. She then became the doorfor incarnation, the Mother of God, and finally gave birth to the Son of God,Jesus of Nazareth. All the stories about her are about the very special deedsof God to her, that really made her great and mostly respected among men. Untilthis moment, Our Lady is still special to us because the Holy Spirit makes hergreat, and this grace has never been taken out from her. In fact in the prayerof “Hail Mary”, we always praise her with this expression. If our Lady wants to give us one ortwo pieces of advice, especially when we celebrate her solemnity today, we canask her to teach us to be great before God, and according to what God wills.Mary can not be separated from the Lord Jesus, her Son, so she for sure advisesus to always obey our Lord Jesus Christ. Our obedience is to follow His way,namely the way of the cross, His truth, namely the truth of the cross, and Hislife, namely the cross of life.Let's pray. In the name of theFather ... O Lord Jesus, teach us to always be united and with Your Mother Maryin the way of Your cross. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the HolySpirit ... In the name of the Father ...