Today, the Church celebrates the feast of the Queenship of Mary. Just a week after honoring her Assumption into heaven, we acclaim Mary as Queen, enthroned beside her Son, Jesus Christ the King of the Universe. This feast is not simply about piety or devotion, it is also a call to leadership, dignity, and service for all the baptized. For Catholic professionals striving to shape society with faith and integrity, Mary’s Queenship holds profound lessons.
Mary’s Crown Is One of Humility
When we think of royalty, we often picture power, privilege, and prestige. But Mary’s crown was won through humility. At every step of her life, she chose service over self-assertion, listening over commanding, and surrender to God’s will over personal ambition. “Be it done unto me according to your word” was not a passive response but a courageous embrace of mission.
For lay Catholic leaders in business, education, government, healthcare, media, and every field, Mary’s humility reminds us that real authority does not come from titles or influence but from integrity of character and fidelity to God. Leadership grounded in humility is magnetic. It draws trust, builds unity, and allows others to flourish.
Mary Rules Through Service
Mary’s Queenship is not detached from the struggles of humanity. From Cana to Calvary, she was present, attentive, and responsive. She interceded for the needs of the wedding guests, she walked alongside the suffering Christ, and she prayed with the early Church at Pentecost. Her reign is one of accompaniment and advocacy.
Catholic professionals can learn from this model of servant leadership. A true leader does not dominate but accompanies. In the workplace, this means advocating for colleagues, mentoring younger professionals, and ensuring that decisions serve the common good, not just profit or prestige. Mary teaches us that leadership is measured by how we lift others up, not by how high we climb.
Mary Points Us Always to Christ
A queen often directs attention to herself, but Mary’s Queenship directs us entirely to her Son. Her role is to guide hearts toward Christ, ensuring that His reign takes root in every sphere of life. This is why her last recorded words in Scripture are so striking: “Do whatever He tells you” (John 2:5).
For lay leaders, this is the essence of vocation. Our professional impact is not about building personal empires but about sanctifying the world by making Christ known through our work. Whether through ethical decision-making, treating employees with dignity, or integrating prayer into daily routines, Catholic professionals are called to ensure that Christ’s truth and love radiate into the structures of society.
Mary’s Queenship Reminds Us of Our Destiny
Finally, the feast of the Queenship of Mary points to the ultimate destiny of all the faithful. Mary, crowned in glory, shows us the future prepared for those who persevere in faith. Her exaltation reminds us that our efforts on earth, when united with Christ, have eternal significance.
This perspective transforms the way we approach professional challenges. Deadlines, projects, and board meetings are not just temporary struggles but opportunities to sanctify daily life. Every act of integrity, every choice for justice, every word of encouragement participates in building the Kingdom of God.
Conclusion: Leading With Mary’s Crown
As we celebrate the Queenship of Mary, Catholic leaders are invited to see in her a model and a mother. She leads without self-interest, reigns without domination, and influences without coercion. Her crown is woven from obedience, service, and love.
In a world hungry for authentic leadership, Catholic professionals can mirror Mary’s Queenship by leading with humility, serving with generosity, and pointing always to Christ. If we crown our professional lives with these virtues, then like Mary, we too will help Christ reign—not only in heaven but already here on earth, in boardrooms, classrooms, courtrooms, and communities.
Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth, pray for us.
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