Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There have been many other sites which have explained the doctrine surrounding this event. Thus, my intent is to look at another aspect of the importance of this day. According to the Pastoral Note in the ORDO, "Today where customary, or on another appropriate day, the produce of fields, gardens, and orchards may be blessed."
Since today is a Holy Day of Obligation there are already necessary commitments in regard to our spiritual life. Subsequently, most of us will probably miss this opportunity to celebrate God's goodness to us in regard to the produce of our fields, gardens, and orchards. With that being said, I want to encourage you to take some time to give thanks and praise for the many blessings we enjoy in regard to our food supply. Anyone who has had the pleasure of harvesting home-grown fruits and vegetables from their own gardens or orchards understands the beauty of God's creation in a very personal way. We are blessed indeed!
Since today is a Holy Day of Obligation there are already necessary commitments in regard to our spiritual life. Subsequently, most of us will probably miss this opportunity to celebrate God's goodness to us in regard to the produce of our fields, gardens, and orchards. With that being said, I want to encourage you to take some time to give thanks and praise for the many blessings we enjoy in regard to our food supply. Anyone who has had the pleasure of harvesting home-grown fruits and vegetables from their own gardens or orchards understands the beauty of God's creation in a very personal way. We are blessed indeed!
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