Feast : The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Feast : The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary*

*Ordinary Season: Twentieth Week : Thursday*

*Gospel : Lk 1:26-38*

*First Reading : Is 9:1-6*

*Responsorial Psalm : Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8*

*Queenship is the Highest Honor for the Blessed Virgin Mary*

*1) Queenship of Mary*

We celebrate the Queenship of Mary in Marian Litany and in the Glorious Mystery

In the Litany we say *Queen Assumed into Heaven*

In the Glorious Mysteries we  read in the Fifth Mystery *Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary*

These two instances clearly show us the Queenship of Mary and Her Importance in the Salvation history

*2) Possible Reasons for the Queenship of Mary*

*A) Mary's Role in the Salvation History*

First of all Mary played a major role in the Salvation History 

Through her the author of our salvation came into this world

That's why Mary is real Queen 

*B) Mary's Deep faith*

In Mary we see a great personality of Faith and Hope 

Her faith was so deep, which made her to accept every situation of her life as the will of God, as the part of God's plan 

Such a deep faith makes Mary a real Queen 

*C) Mary's Humility*

There is no comparison for Mary's humility 

After the humility of Jesus, Mary is the best example of humility 

In spite her greatness as the mother of the Saviour yet She remained as a humble servant of God 

Her Humility is the road to her Queenship

*D) Mary's unwavering commitment*

Once she said *Yes* to the Lord, she never looked back 

She never complained, never questioned, never Grumbled at any situation especially in the difficult situation 

This shows her unwavering commitment to God's plan. That's why she is real Queen

*F) Mary's womb - The First tabernacle*

Mary First received Jesus in her Heart and then Her womb

The dwelling place of Jesus is the Tabernacle

Since Jesus dwelt in the Womb of Mary, the Womb became the tabernacle for Jesus 

This is also another reason why Mary is considered as Queen 

*G) Mary's YES to the Lord*

The *Yes* of Mary brought a new revolution in the Human  history

The *Yes* of Mary divided the History of this world into BC and AD 

The *Yes* of Mary brought the Son of Mary to this World 

The *Yes* of Mary opened a new world in the Human History

That's why Mary is the Queen 

*H) Mary's Unifying Strength*

From the beginning till the end Mary remained as a unifying figure

After the death of Jesus Mary kept the Apostles together

At the Pentecost, Mary brought all the Apostles together, which resulted in the reception of Holy Spirit

So Mary is seen as the Unifying Queen for the Apostles

*I) Mary's Motherhood*

The Motherhood of Mary is a special feature of Mary 

She not only the Mother of Jesus, but the Mother of God, Mother of the Church and the Mother of everyone 

The Litany tells us the vastness of the Motherhood of Mary 

Such an aspect makes Marya great Queen 

*3) Queen of Heaven and Earth*

The Queenship of Mary extends to everywhere, to the Heavens and to the Earth 

Such is the power and importance of the Queenship of Mary 

*4) Queenship of Mary and My Life*

How do I see the Queenship of Mary? 

Have I understood the role and importance of Mary in salvation History and to my life? 

Queen is a great Person. She became queen by doing God's will, doing good and holy things. 

Mary, the Queen of Heaven and Earth calls me and every one to Become the Kings of Good and Holy things, by doing the Will of God. 

Am I ready?

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*