Liturgical Year · Solemnity · 15 August
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Music for prayer, reflection and devotion to Our Lady
On 15 August, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary — the feast on which we proclaim that Mary, having completed her earthly life, was taken body and soul into heavenly glory. It is one of the great Marian feasts of the liturgical year, a day of joy, praise and gratitude for the gift of Our Lady.
Whether you are preparing music for Mass, praying at home, or simply seeking a moment of quiet reflection, we invite you to celebrate this joyful feast through sacred music and devotion to Our Lady - and, with Mary, to turn our hearts towards her Son.
Sacred Music
Hymns for the Assumption of Mary
A curated collection of traditional and contemporary Marian hymns to accompany your prayer and celebration of this great feast.
What's in the collection
Music for the Feast
This playlist brings together beloved traditional hymns and contemporary Marian songs — a collection of Catholic music to honour Our Lady, suitable for prayer, reflection, parish use and family devotion.
- Immaculate Mary
- Hail, Queen of Heaven
- Ave Maria (As I Kneel Before You)
- Holy Is His Name (Magnificat)
- Holy Virgin by God's Decree
- I'll Sing a Hymn to Mary
- Hail Mary, Gentle Woman
- Bring Flowers of the Rarest
- O Mary, When Our God Chose You
- Where Are You Bound, Mary?
- Hail Mary (Full of Grace)
Scripture & Song
The Magnificat
At Mass during the Day for the Solemnity of the Assumption, the Gospel tells of Mary's visit to Elizabeth and includes her great canticle of praise - the Magnificat (Luke 1:39-56). In it, Mary rejoices in the great things God has done for her and proclaims his mercy from generation to generation. Her words have echoed through centuries of Christian prayer and song. In it, Mary glorifies God for the wonders he has worked in her and in the world, and her words have echoed through centuries of Christian prayer and song.
Holy Is His Name (My Soul Is Filled with Joy) is the Emmaus Music recording that offers a beautiful musical reflection on Mary's song of praise. It draws directly on the words of the Magnificat and makes a fitting centrepiece for prayer and liturgy on this feast.
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The Emmaus Music hymn library contains a wide range of Marian hymns and sacred songs for every season of the liturgical year. Browse the full collection to find music for your parish, prayer group or personal devotion.
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