Isaiah 9:1-6 / Luke 1:26-38
Eight days after the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven, the Church celebrates the feast of the Queenship of Mary.
The number "8" has the biblical meaning of a new beginning, and for Mary, it means that she now has a new heavenly and spiritual role.
The Assumption means that Mary is in heaven, body and soul, but that is not the end of her purpose in life nor is she just in heaven enjoying the rewards of heaven.
Mary is crowned Queen of Heaven so that she can continue to intercede and assist us in our journey to heaven.
So she not only did the will of God on earth, but even now in heaven, she continues to serve God by carrying out His will.
And Mary also continues to carry out her spiritual role as our Mother, a role given to her by Jesus when He was on the Cross.
Yes, Mary, the Queen of Heaven and our Mother, continues to intercede for us and prays with us.
With her, may we also do God's will on earth so one day we too will join her to praise God forever in heaven.