The
Resurrection of
the
Lord
Mary
Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. An angel appeared and
said, "Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified.
He is not here, for He has been raised just as He said. (Mt 28:1-10)
The
Ascension of
Our Lord
Our Lord
As Jesus blessed them He parted from them and was taken up to heaven. (Lk 24:44-53)
The
Descent of
the Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit
Jesus
came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with you.
Receive the Holy Spirit." (Jn 14:15-21)
The
Assumption
Into Heaven
Into Heaven
Finally
the Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all stain of original sin,
when the course of her earthly life was finished, was taken up body and
soul into heavenly glory. (from Munificentissimus Deus (1950):DS 3903)
The
Coronation
of Mary
of Mary
We
believe that the Holy Mother of God, the new Eve, Mother of the Church,
continues in heaven to exercise her maternal role on behalf of the members
of Christ. (from the Solemn Profession of Faith: Credo of the People of
God)