Hey there,
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is known by many, many names.
Many.
There are so many, I guarantee there are some you’ve never heard of.
Some are names like Blessed Virgin Mother, Mother of Good Counsel, and Comforter of the Afflicted.
Some are titles based on apparitions like Our Lady of the Pillar, Our Lady of Lourdes, and Our Lady of Guadalupe.
The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary provides a plethora of names for Our Lady.
The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God,
Have mercy on us,
Holy Mary,
pray for us,
Holy Mother of God,
pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins,
pray for us.
Mother of Christ,
pray for us.
Mother of divine grace,
pray for us.
Mother most pure,
pray for us.
Mother most chaste,
pray for us.
Mother inviolate,
pray for us,
Mother undefiled,
pray for us.
Mother most amiable,
pray for us.
Mother most admirable,
pray for us,
Mother of good counsel,
pray for us.
Mother of our Creator,
pray for us.
Mother of our Savior,
pray for us.
Virgin most prudent,
pray for us.
Virgin most venerable,
pray for us.
Virgin most renowned,
pray for us.
Virgin most powerful,
pray for us.
Virgin most merciful,
pray for us.
Virgin most faithful,
pray for us.
Mirror of justice,
pray for us.
Seat of wisdom,
pray for us.
Cause of our joy,
pray for us.
Spiritual vessel,
pray for us.
Vessel of honor,
pray for us.
Singular vessel of devotion,
pray for us.
Mystical rose,
pray for us.
Tower of David,
pray for us.
Tower of ivory,
pray for us.
House of gold,
pray for us.
Ark of the Covenant,
pray for us.
Gate of Heaven,
pray for us.
Morning star,
pray for us.
Health of the sick,
pray for us.
Refuge of sinners,
pray for us.
Comforter of the afflicted,
pray for us.
Help of Christians,
pray for us.
Queen of angels,
pray for us.
Queen of patriarchs,
pray for us.
Queen of prophets,
pray for us.
Queen of apostles,
pray for us.
Queen of martyrs,
pray for us.
Queen of confessors,
pray for us.
Queen of virgins,
pray for us.
Queen of all saints,
pray for us.
Queen conceived without Original Sin,
pray for us.
Queen assumed into Heaven,
pray for us.
Queen of the most holy Rosary,
pray for us.
Queen of peace,
pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we Thy Servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow and enjoy eternal happiness. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Approved by Pope Sixtus V in 1587
In the Litany, Mary is referred to as a Queen 12 times. And in the 5th Glorious Mystery of the Holy Rosary we meditate on the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
Yesterday, on August 22nd we celebrated the Feast of the Queenship of Mary, one of her most important titles … and roles. The celebration follows one week after the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. But I dare say the Queenship of Mary is not as well known as its predecessor.
So this week, Genuflect shines the light on the celebration of Mary as the Queen of Heaven and Earth. We first look at how Jesus is a King, and why Mary is called a Queen. We look at why Mary’s Queenship matters to us, the feast’s tie to the Assumption, why we should have a devotion to Mary, and why it’s okay to venerate Mary (but not worship her).
Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth, pray for us!
Keep Believing-
Katy Barrilleaux
Founding Editor, Genuflect
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No Queen Without a King
In order to understand how Mary is considered a Queen we first must understand how Jesus is a King. Joby Provido explains Jesus’ lineage back to King David. And how Jesus is considered Joseph’s son even though he didn’t have Joseph’s blood.
How Did Mary Become Queen? | Catholic365
Significance of Mary’s Coronation
In the Bible as Mary is Assumed into Heaven, she is crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth. She holds queenship over every creature in the universe, including us. “For us, we can model Mary’s piety, humility, and love here on earth … Loving her as our queen in heaven, we can turn to her for guidance and intercession.”
Why Mary’s Queenship Matters | Catholic Stand
Why Call Mary Queen?
You might wonder why Mary is considered a Queen. She wasn’t married to Jesus, nor was Joseph a King. But if you look back at how the mother of Kings were treated throughout history, it makes perfect sense.
Why Call Mary Queen? | Simply Catholic
The Tie to The Assumption
The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is one week before the Feast of the Queenship of Mary, but it wasn’t always that way. It was Pope Paul VI who recognized the connection between the two feasts. So he moved the Queenship of Mary to August 22nd. Here’s why.
How The Queenship of Mary is Connected to Her Assumption | Aleteia
5 Reasons For Marian Devotion
Mary loves us and is a powerful intercessor for us. Here are 5 reasons you should devote yourself to Mary. And 5 different Marian devotions you can begin.
5 Reasons Mary Should Reign as The Queen of Your Heart | ChurchPOP
Worship vs. Veneration
Bring up Mary and non-Catholics accuse us of worshipping Our Lady. In case you need a refresher as to why this is not the case, this article does a great job of explaining the Catholic Church’s explanation of how veneration is different and acceptable, if not encouraged.
Catholics Don’t Worship Mary And The Saints, we Venerate Them | Catholic365
Prayer to Mary, Queen of Heaven
Mary is the Queen of Heaven and Earth and she is there to help us along our path to our eternal life. Here’s a brief prayer for help from God and guidance from Mary.
Prayer to Imitate The Virtues of Mary, Queen of Heaven | Aleteia
Get Crafty With Kids
Celebrate the Queenship of Mary with your kids or grandkids with this creative, yet easy sun catcher craft.
Queenship of Mary Craft | Catholic Icing
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