How to Explain the Catholic Dogma of the Assumption of Mary to Your Friends and Family

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven, body and soul, is a beautiful dogma of the Roman Catholic Church. Glory be to God! However, the Assumption can be difficult for non-Catholics to understand, and we Catholics need to be prepared to explain our faith to others. The articles below give very clear, easy to read explanations of this wonderful teaching of our Church.

Catholic Biblical Apologetics Website: http://www.catholicapologetics.org/ap080500.htm

Catholic Encyclopedia at New Advent Website: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02006b.htm

EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): Article by Father Clifford Stevens: http://www.ewtn.com/library/ANSWERS/AOFMARY.HTM

Saint of the Day Website: By the American Catholic website from the Franciscans and St. Anthony Messenger Press: http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1108

Women for Faith & Family Website: http://www.wf-f.org/Assumption.html