The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mary, in our darkest hour—
Intercessor of great power—
We turn to you for help in time of need.

Mary, Queen of all on Earth,
Did by your one and virgin birth
Give us the Bread of Life on which to feed.

Mary, Queen of heaven above,
Gift to us of God’s great love,
We honor you in reverential mien.

To you we offer highest praise.
To God our prayers of thanks we raise
For blessing us with time’s most perfect Queen.

By Natalie Hoefer

(Natalie Hoefer is a member of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis and a reporter for The Criterion.) †

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