The Assumption of Mary: Biblical Evidence and Importance - Ep. 20

The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary is celebrated on August 15. In this video we talk about the biblical evidence for the Assumption, the witness it gives to us, as well as the evidence for belief of the Assumption in the early Church.Quotes from the Fathers of the ChurchSt. Epiphanius:“Like the bodies of the saints, however, she has been held in honor for her character and understanding. And if I should say anything more in her praise, she is like Elijah, who was virgin from his mother’s womb, always remained so, and was taken up, but has not seen death.”St. John Damascene:“It was fitting that she, who had kept her virginity intact in childbirth, should keep her own body free from all corruption even after death. It was fitting that she, who had carried the Creator as a child at her breast, should dwell in the divine tabernacles”Reach out to Donald Paul!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO:Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0qCatechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53I Believe in Love: https://amzn.to/4sGff2iConfessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4VAn Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZTSt. Gregory's Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/4deriPAYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_uB2bUoOVGC6grNuTJ5Ag