Introduction to Vespers - Queenship of Mary.

Mary’s Queenship is one of love and service not pomp and power, just as Christ’s Kingdom is: “My kingdom does not belong to this world” (Jn.18:36); “the Son of Man has come not to be served by others but to serve, to give his own life as a ransom for the many” (Mt.20:20).

On earth Mary was always humble, the servant of the Lord. She devoted herself totally to her Son and His work. With Him and under Him she served the Mystery of the Redemption. Assumed into heaven, she continues to manifest this love and service as a minister of piety by interceding with God for us so that all her children may attain salvation.

Our celebration today pinpoints four reasons why Mary deserves to be Queen: 

She is

a) the Mother of the Son of God and the Messianic King

b) the loving Associate of the Redeemer

c) the perfect Disciple of Christ

d) the most excellent Member of the Church.

-source: Dictionary of Mary.