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The Coronation of Mary

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The Coronation of Mary is the Fifth Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, a meditation on Mary's exaltation as Queen of Heaven and Earth. This mystery, rooted in the imagery of Revelation 12, contemplates the honor bestowed upon the Mother of God after her Assumption, recognizing her unique role in salvation history.

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The Fifth Glorious Mystery. The Coronation of Mary. And a great portent appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars; she was with child and she cried out in her pangs of birth, in anguish for delivery. And another portent appeared in heaven; behold, a great red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and seven diadems upon his heads. His tail swept down a third of the stars of heaven, and cast them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to bear a child, that he might devour her child when she brought it forth; she brought forth a male child, one who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron, but her child was caught up to God and to his throne, and the woman fled into the wilderness, where she has a place prepared by God, in which to be nourished for one thousand two hundred and sixty days.

What is the The Coronation of Mary?

The Rosary's Glorious Mysteries were standardized in the 16th century, notably by Pope St. Pius V. The meditation on Mary's Coronation draws its imagery from the Book of Revelation. The Church has long honored Mary with the title of Queen; the Catechism of the Catholic Church affirms, "Finally the Immaculate Virgin... was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, and exalted by the Lord as Queen over all things" (CCC 966), linking her Assumption directly to her Coronation.

What does the The Coronation of Mary mean?

The Coronation signifies the culmination of Mary's earthly life and her Assumption into heaven. It reveals her role not only as Mother of the King, Jesus Christ, but as Queen Mother who shares in his reign. Her queenship is one of maternal love and powerful intercession for the Church on earth. By meditating on this mystery, the faithful honor her unique participation in Christ's victory over sin and death and seek her guidance toward our own heavenly home.

When Do Catholics Pray the The Coronation of Mary?

The Glorious Mysteries, including the Coronation, are traditionally prayed on Wednesdays and Sundays. This mystery is especially fitting during the Easter Season, as it celebrates the fruits of Christ's Resurrection. The Church also celebrates the memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 22, providing a perfect occasion to meditate on this mystery. It is a prayer of hope, suitable when contemplating eternal life or seeking Mary's powerful intercession.

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