When Catholics speak of Mary as “Queen,” we’re not simply borrowing a royal title to make her sound grander. The Church celebrates the Queenship of Mary on August 22, placing it within the octave of the Assumption. This feast reminds us that the Mother of Jesus, body and soul in heaven, is now sharing in her Son’s victory and glory as King. To call Mary “Queen” is to recognize her role in salvation history and her continuing closeness to Christ, who reigns at the right hand of the Father.
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Rooted in Scripture and Tradition
The idea of Mary as Queen is deeply biblical. In the Old Testament, the queen was not the king’s wife, but his mother, the gebirah, or “Queen Mother” (see 1 Kings 2:19). She held a position of honor and often interceded on behalf of the people. Likewise, since Jesus is the King of Kings, Mary, as His Mother, rightly shares in His royal dignity.
In the Book of Revelation, we glimpse “a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars” (Rev. 12:1). For the Church, this image points to Mary, crowned in heaven, radiant as Queen.
Why Mary’s Queenship Matters
Mary’s Queenship is not about worldly power but about spiritual closeness. She reigns not to dominate but to serve, just as she did at Cana when she interceded for a wedding couple in need. In heaven, she continues that role for us, bringing our petitions before her Son.
Her Queenship also reveals our destiny. Mary shows us what it means to be fully united with Christ. Her Assumption and coronation are signs of hope for all who follow Him, that one day we, too, may share in His victory over sin and death.
A Crown of Love
Mary’s crown is woven from humility, obedience, and trust in God’s plan. She is Queen because she is first and foremost a servant: “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord” (Luke 1:38). Her greatness flows from her willingness to give herself completely to God.
For us, honoring Mary as Queen is not simply about titles or images. It is about letting her example lead us closer to Christ. Every “Hail Mary” we pray acknowledges her dignity and asks her to intercede for us, her children, before the throne of her Son.
Living Under Mary’s Queenship
Celebrating the Queenship of Mary is an invitation to deepen our devotion. We can do this by praying the Rosary, entrusting our lives to her protection, and imitating her virtues. Her royal intercession is a source of comfort for the struggling, the sick, the weary, and all who seek God’s mercy.
To recognize Mary as Queen is to remember that heaven is not far away, it is already open, and our Mother is waiting for us there, pointing the way to her Son, Christ the King.
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