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The pilgrimage was much more than travelling from one place to another. From the Shrine, to the prayerful stop at St Michael’s, and finally to St Patrick's Cathedral, every part of the day became an expression of faith and devotion to Our Blessed Mother.... -
Reflections on the Assumption... -
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a public holiday in most of Europe, much of Africa, Latin America, the Pacific, Lebanon and Syria. Closer to Australia, the Assumption is also a pubic holiday in East Timor. 1. Italy Ferragosto is celebrated throughout Italy and...