The Assumption of Mary is a Roman Catholic feast on August 15 that celebrates the Virgin Mary's heavenly birthday (commemorates her death). The ancient stories were written as poetry to inspire understanding, not to be taken literally. One of the interesting things about the veneration of the Virgin Mary is that it arose from the people, not from the church. The story is … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Assumption of Mary, the Divinity of Women, and Summer Holidays!