What is the Assumption of Mary? Why does the Catholic Church honor Mary? Listen to these questions based on the biblical readings for the Vigil of the Assumption: 1 Chronicles 15:3-4, 15-16, 16:1-2; 1 Corinthians 15:54-57; and Luke 11:27-28. Also learn about a great Saint, Maximilian Kolbe who died in Auschwitz taking the place of another.