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In Defence Of The Crucifix
Published December 6, 2016 by Matt Nelson

In Defence Of The Crucifix

The Christian crucifix draws the eyes, mind, and heart to the death of Jesus of Nazareth two thousand years ago. To many an atheist the crucifix is too much – for it…

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Why We Venerate Relics
Published April 29, 2016 by Matt Nelson

Why We Venerate Relics

The veneration of the mortal remains of loved ones is nothing new. Nor can it be said to be distinctly Catholic; for it is a distinctly human practice that spans…

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The Christian Life: Is It Really Worth The Struggle?
Published September 21, 2015 by Matt Nelson

The Christian Life: Is It Really Worth The Struggle?

One of the greatest obstacles to becoming a committed Christian is the fact that Christianity is not easy. The task of living a fully God-centered life is no walk in the…

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On The Christian Pursuit Of Perfection
Published September 2, 2015 by Matt Nelson

On The Christian Pursuit Of Perfection

We exist to be perfect as God is perfect. We know this because God has predestined us for one thing—heaven—where all is perfect and “without blemish” (see Rev 21:26-27). But…

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Praying To The Saints: Can Men Know The Hearts Of Men?
Published March 18, 2015 by Matt Nelson

Praying To The Saints: Can Men Know The Hearts Of Men?

I recently recalled a peculiar encounter with a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses that unfolded about a year ago. Our dialogue started off casual and non-invasive. We were discussing what we had…

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The Assumption of Mary: Is It Reasonable To Believe?
Published March 4, 2015 by Matt Nelson

The Assumption of Mary: Is It Reasonable To Believe?

Catholicsmary assumption hold that God permitted Mary, the mother of Jesus, to be taken up body and soul to heaven. This belief is commonly called the the Assumption of Mary.

On November 1, 1950, Pius XII declared to the entire Christian Church the following statement:

“…by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and by our own authority, we pronounce, declare, and define it to be a divinely revealed dogma: that the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory” (Munificentissimus Deus) 

Hence, the age old Christian tradition of the bodily Assumption of Mary was confirmed infallibly by the successor of St. Peter, head of the apostles.

Now let’s be clear — this date in 1950 did not mark the “invention” of the doctrine. Rather, Pope Pius XII saw a need to make it clear to the faithful what was the constant apostolic teaching and not a doctrine up for a debate. It was a re-affirmation of an antiquity-old doctrine.

But does Pope Pius XII and the rest of the Catholic faithful have reasonable grounds to proclaim such an event as true history? This is what this post is aiming to explore — whether there are any good reasons to believe that Mary was taken up into heaven, body and soul, at the end of her earthly life.

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Matt is a writer and speaker specializing in Catholic apologetics and evangelization. He also contributes at WordOnFire.org, Catholic.com & StrangeNotions.com.

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