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1. The Resurrection
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. An
angel appeared and said, "Do not be afraid! I know that you
are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for He has
been raised just as He said." (Mt 28:1-10) |
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2. The Ascension of Our Lord
As Jesus blessed them He parted from them and was taken up to
heaven. (Lk 24:44-53) |
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3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace
be with you. Receive the Holy Spirit." (Jn 14:15-21) |
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4. The Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven
"Finally the Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all stain
of original sin, when the course of her earthly life was
finished, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory."
(from Munificentissimus Deus (1950):DS 3903) |
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5. The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
"We believe that the Holy Mother of God, the new Eve, Mother
of the Church, continues in heaven to exercise her maternal
role on behalf of the members of Christ." (from the Solemn
Profession of Faith: Credo of the People of God) |
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