15 Aout Assomption of Mary

  Today is a very special day for me spiritually.  This day celebrates the day that Catholics, orthodox, and Roman believe The Blessed Mother Mary ascended body and soul into heaven after her earthly life had ended.
      It is a national holiday in France and throughout the country, there are processions in the streets, carrying her flower draped statue, and with boats, as was yesterday evening on the Seine.
     I am usually in Rocamadour, where I celebrated my first procession in 1989, having ended up there on the night of the 14 of August in a very mystical way. I was also confirmed Roman Catholic on the 15 of August in 1994.  I must admit I felt somewhat sad to be in Paris, as my heart longed for Rocamadour, but nevertheless the fluviale procession was also beautifully carried out, and a lovely sight to behold.