By Stephen Beale, Catholic Exchange - The Church teaches that Mary shares in Christ’s lot. This is based upon her role as the New Eve to His New Adam, which is evident in Simeon’s prophecy and her presence at the crucifixion. Mary’s Assumption to heaven is the final reversal of the evils of sin and death unleashed by the Fall… Mary’s assumption means that there are no bones or tombs of Our Lady to venerate. This means that, contrary to the Protestant accusations, Marian veneration is particularly Christo-centric. Thanks to the assumption, it is impossible to think of her without thinking of her being in the fullness of Christ’s heavenly presence.