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But
Jesus wanted to have His mother, body and soul, in Heaven. And the
heavenly Court, arrayed in all its splendor, hailed Our Lady. There
are three things which render death bitter: attachment to the world,
remorse for sins, and the uncertainty of salvation. The
death of Mary was entirely free from these causes of bitterness, and was
accompanied by three special graces, which rendered it precious and
joyful. She died as she had lived, entirely detached from the things of
the world; she died in the most perfect peace; she died in the certainty
of eternal glory. >>
A Sweet and Happy Death
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Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee;
Blessed are thou among
women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,
Jesus who raises us up.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
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