Thomas Merton-If Mary is believed

By Catholic Digest on August 15, 2018

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Holy Day of Obligation

If Mary is believed to be assumed into heaven, it is because we too are one day, by the grace of God, to dwell where she is.

— Thomas Merton

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Thomas Merton-If Mary is believed

If Mary is believed to be assumed into heaven, it is because we too are one day, by the grace of God, to dwell where she is.

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