Preface
The knowledgeable Mr. Szatkowski and I are writing today in celebration of a most holy Feast day, that of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven. In doing so, we hope to express—with the utmost respect and reverence—just why it is that Our Blessed Mother holds such a special place not only in our hearts, but in the hearts of millions of others, as well as in the doctrine of the Church (which, we feel, is based on much more than mere assumptions). This article will be formatted so as to first cover some introductory Mariological theory before moving on to discuss the benefits of Marian devotion as it relates to everyday practice. Part I will cover how it is that we find Our Lady revealed in Scripture, specifically how she was typologically prefigured in the Old Testament and what this means in the light of the New Testament. Then, in Part II, Mr. Szatkowski will delve into the importance and beneficial nature of devotion to the Virgin Mary as it applies to the daily life of a practicing Catholic. We thank those who take the time to read our work, and hope that it is found to be engaging and informative.
