Who is she that ascends so high,

Who is she that, adorned with light, Makes the sun her robe, At whose feet the queen of night Lays her changing globe?

To that crown direct their eyes, Which her head attires; There thou mayest her name decry Writ in starry fires.

This is she in whose pure womb Heaven’s Prince remained; Therefore in no earthly tomb Can she be contained.

Heaven she was, which held that fire, Whence the world took light, And to Heaven doth now aspire Flames with flames t’ unite.

She that did so clearly shine When our day begun, See how bright her beams decline Now she sits with the Sun.

   ~Sir John Beaumont (1583 – 1627)

For Reflection:

How do you think Mary’s Assumption into Heaven was anticipated by her Immaculate Conception? What hint does the poem provide?

Sexuality and Authority in the Catholic Church Monica Miller  PB 286 pgs Click Here For More Information:

INTRODUCTION

In addition to Scripture and systematic theology, this book relies on the secular sciences such as anthropology and psychology in order to provide a comprehensive picture of male and female authority. Moreover, the theological point of this book is supported by several authors from different periods in Church history. The varied sources unlock the religious significance of male and female symbolism as this symbolism is the expression of the covenant of salvation.