[Leonine]

I read the Brumley article. He is correct in noting that assumption is the chosen word and not ascension, as are you. I am not arguing the choice of word. This is a deliberate ambiguity. He is incorrect in stating that Christ did her a favor. If you will look at the doctrine as stated by Pius, you will see that the Immaculate (sinless) Mother of God is assumed into heaven. No doubt, you will have much faith in this journalist, but would you not have more faith in the Vatican's own statement? As for me, I have faith in the Word, which is Christ (cf. John 1); and, nowhere in the word is any such event as the Assumption even hinted.

[Ohioan from Florida]

As for me, I have faith in the Word, which is Christ (cf. John 1); and, nowhere in the word is any such event as the Assumption even hinted.

As in other posts, please understand that Catholics believe that the Scriptures are about the history of man's salvation, as told by God. Mary's Assumption is not part of that. Whether she was assumed or not will not save your soul. She is not the focus! It is the Protestants who seem to constantly want to focus on our different views of Mary, but she is not the important one! Jesus is!