August 15 is the Feast of the Assumption. This special feast of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, recognises her abundant love, faith and trust. This feast is a celebration of God’s great and special love of Mary who was so faithful to the will of God that, upon her death, she received the fullness of God’s life in heaven, both body and soul. This gives us hope for our eternal life. She was an ordinary woman who placed her trust so completely in God. Through her life, we see the great blessings that can come to us when we believe and trust in God’s way. That is our challenge this week - to go in faith with Te Atua.