The Crowning of Mary as
Queen of Heaven and Earth
Fruit of the Mystery: Devotion to Mary
Pope Pius XII stated that after Mary was brought to heaven body and soul (the Assumption), she was “exalted by the Lord as Queen over all things, so that she might be the more fully conformed to her Son, the Lord of lords and conqueror of sin and death.”[i] The Church has also identified Mary as the “woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars” who is spoken of in Revelation 12:1.
In the times of the kingship of David and his son Solomon, it was not the wife of the king (keep in mind that they had many wives) who was considered queen, rather it was the king’s mother. The queen mother had incredible power and influence in the kingdom. She was referred to as “mother of my Lord”, which is how Elizabeth refers to Mary at the Visitation in Luke 1:43. The tradition that Mary, as mother of Jesus, the Lord of all, is therefore the queen of all has deep roots in Jewish history.[ii]
Because of her unique role in salvation history and her place as queen of heaven and earth, we are right to have a deep devotion to her. This is not the same as the adoration that is rightly given only to God. Through prayers such as the Rosary and by observing the various liturgical feasts in her honor, we can demonstrate this devotion. Those who do so will be blessed. According to tradition, Mary gave 15 promises of special protection for those who have a devotion to the Rosary to St. Dominic and Blessed Alan de la Roche (see appendix).
Mary is the mother of the Church and the mother of each of us who believe in the promises of Christ. Pope Paul VI stated that “we believe that the Holy Mother of God, the new Eve, Mother of the Church, continues in heaven to exercise her maternal role on behalf of the members of Christ.”[iii] Mary is the most tender mother who loves us and wants to lead us all to eternal joy in heaven with God. Devotion to Mary helps lead us to Jesus.
In meditating on this mystery of The Crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth, may we pray to always be devoted to Mary.
[i] Catechism
of the Catholic Church, 966.
[ii] For a more complete explanation, please see “Is Mary’s Queenship Biblical” by Edward Sri. https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/is-marys-queenship-biblical
[iii] Catechism of the Catholic Church, 975.
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