The feast of the Queenship of Mary flows from the feast of the Assumption of Mary into heaven, which was celebrated eight days ago.
The Assumption of Mary into heaven is by grace of God, and Mary is assumed into heaven on the merits of the Ascension of Jesus.
And as the Church proclaims Jesus as the Universal Lord and King, the Church also bestows the title of "Queen of heaven" on Mary.
Mary shares in the glory of Jesus and she is also closely associated with the redemptive work of Jesus.
This title of Mary as "Queen of Heaven" is certainly comforting and assuring for us.
In our devotion to Mary, we know that Mary prays for us and prays with us.
As the Queen of Heaven, she will also call upon the angels and saints in heaven to pray for us.
We will certainly need her prayers and the prayers of the angels and saints in heaven as we strive faithfully to follow Jesus in the way of salvation.
May Mary pray for us until we reach our eternal homeland in heaven as we look forward to rejoicing with her and the angels and saints and praising and glorifying God forever.