Every August 15, we celebrate one of the most joyful mysteries of our faith: Mary, who was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory. This short prayer invites us to join our voice to the angels and saints who already praise her, entrusting to her our daily needs and our hope in the resurrection to come
Why We Turn to Mary, Assumed into Heaven
The Assumption teaches us that Mary, preserved from sin from the first moment of her existence, was taken up body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life. She did not enter heaven as a stranger, but as the one closest to her Son, welcomed into heavenly glory and honored as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
We turn to her in this mystery because her glory is a promise for us as well. Where she has gone, body and soul, we hope one day to follow — if we remain faithful to her Son. From her place at His side, she continues to watch over our daily efforts and needs with a mother’s love.
When Should You Pray This Prayer?
This prayer can accompany us in many moments, especially:
- On the Feast of the Assumption, August 15
- During the novena leading up to the feast (August 7–15)
- When facing fear of death or grief over the loss of a loved one
- When we need comfort in our daily struggles and need a mother’s care
- Whenever we want to renew our hope in the resurrection and eternal life
- When praying for a holy and peaceful death
Prayer to Our Lady, Assumed into Heaven
Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Jesus and our Mother,
we believe in your triumphant Assumption into heaven,
where the angels and saints acclaim you as Queen.
We join them in praising you
and bless the Lord
who raised you above all creatures.
With them we offer you
our devotion and love.
We are confident
that you watch over
our daily efforts and needs,
and we take comfort
from the faith
in the coming resurrection.
We look to you,
our life,
our sweetness,
and our hope.
After this earthly life,
show us Jesus,
the blessed fruit of your womb,
O kind, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Amen.
How to Use This Prayer
This prayer can be said on its own, in a quiet moment of the day, or as part of a longer time of devotion. Many pray it once a day during the novena leading up to the feast (August 7–15), or return to it throughout the year whenever they seek Mary’s comfort and intercession. You may also conclude with a Hail Mary, the Rosary, or a moment of silent thanksgiving.
A Final Reflection
Mary’s Assumption reminds us that heaven is not a distant dream but the destiny God desires for His faithful children. Every time we pray this prayer, we lift our hearts beyond the worries of this life and renew our hope in the resurrection promised by Christ. May Our Lady always lead us closer to her Son until the day we share in the joy of His heavenly kingdom.
Continue Your Marian Devotion
- Novena to the Assumption of Mary — Prepare your heart for the Feast of August 15 through nine days of prayer.
- Memorare Prayer — Entrust your needs to Mary’s loving intercession.
- How to Pray the Rosary — Meditate on the life of Christ with Our Lady.
O kind, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary, pray for us.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is celebrated every year on August 15. It honors the Blessed Virgin Mary being assumed body and soul into heavenly glory at the end of her earthly life and is one of the principal Marian feasts of the Catholic Church.
Yes. Although this prayer is especially fitting on August 15 and during the Assumption Novena (August 7–15), you may pray it throughout the year whenever you seek Mary’s intercession, hope in the resurrection, or comfort in times of difficulty.
The Assumption of Mary is not explicitly described in Sacred Scripture. It belongs to the Sacred Tradition of the Church and was solemnly defined as a Marian dogma by Pope Pius XII in Munificentissimus Deus (1950). The Church teaches that, at the end of her earthly life, Mary was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.
We ask for Mary’s intercession because she is the Mother of Jesus and continues to care for the Church from heaven. This prayer honors her glorious Assumption and asks her to lead us closer to Christ, strengthen our hope in the resurrection, and intercede for our needs before her Son.
