We have admired Mary's intimate union with her Divine Son, her
tender watchfulness, her sweet motherly sympathy, her glorious
co-operation in the sacred work of the Redemption. Now that He
has ascended into heaven, she cannot endure separation. Her
ardent love seeks union with the dear object of her love. By
God's will is she borne body and soul to Heaven.
While we are on earth let us strive to be united with God by a
bond of charity, which shall increase as the years go on, and
find its consummation in the heavenly presence.
O Mary, intense lover of God, teach us to love but God alone!
Fifth Glorious Mystery:
"The Coronation"
"And a great sign appeared in heaven; a woman clothed with the
sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of
twelve stars."--(Apocalypse, XII, 1.)