The “Hail Holy Queen (Salve Regina)” is one of the most beloved Marian prayers in the Catholic tradition, dating back to the 11th century. Also known by its Latin name “Salve Regina,” this beautiful prayer honors Mary as our merciful Mother and Queen of Heaven. The prayer concludes each decade of the Rosary and is often prayed at the end of Compline (Night Prayer) in the Liturgy of the Hours. With its poetic language and heartfelt petition for Mary’s protection, the Hail Holy Queen offers comfort to the faithful seeking our Blessed Mother’s guidance on their journey toward eternal life with Jesus.
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, Most Gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
This Prayer Honoring Our Lady’s Visitation is a beautiful devotion commemorating Mary’s journey to visit her cousin Elizabeth after the Annunciation. It reflects on how Mary, carrying Jesus in her womb, brought Christ’s presence to Elizabeth’s home, causing John the Baptist to leap with joy in his mother’s womb. Through this prayer, the faithful seek Mary’s powerful intercession, asking her to visit them as she visited Elizabeth, to bring Jesus into their lives, and to obtain graces for their spiritual and temporal needs.
Most Blessed Virgin Mary, who upon hearing the wondrous news of your divine motherhood, set out in haste to visit your cousin Elizabeth, we come before you today seeking your powerful intercession.
O Mother of God, during your Visitation, you carried the Son of God in your womb, bringing Christ physically to Elizabeth’s home. At the sound of your greeting, Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and the infant John leaped for joy in her womb, recognizing the presence of his Lord.
In that sacred moment, moved by the Holy Spirit, you proclaimed your Magnificat, praising God for His marvelous works and proclaiming His mercy from generation to generation. Your soul magnified the Lord, and your spirit rejoiced in God your Savior.
We ask you, dear Mother, to visit us as you visited Elizabeth. Bring Jesus to us and help us recognize His presence in our lives. Pray for the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts so that we, like John, might leap with joy at Christ’s coming. Inspire us to serve others with your same humility and love.
O humble Handmaid of the Lord, teach us to respond generously to God’s will, to journey in faith despite difficulties, to bring Christ to others through our words and actions, and to wait patiently and hopefully for the fulfillment of God’s promises.
Here we pause to present our special intentions for this novena…
Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, continue your visitation in the Church and in our world. Obtain healing for the sick, comfort for the sorrowful, hope for the discouraged, and peace for the troubled. Visit our families with your Son’s love and transform our hearts to more closely resemble your own Immaculate Heart.
We thank you for your maternal care and protection. Help us to proclaim with you that the Almighty has done great things for us, and holy is His Name.
Through your powerful intercession, may we receive the graces we seek during this novena, if they be in accordance with God’s will. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Father (Pray 1 time) Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary (Pray 3 times) Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be (Pray 1 time) Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Crown of Twelve Stars of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a chaplet honoring Our Lady’s heavenly crown, as seen in the Book of Revelation where she appears as “a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head.” Each star in this cherished chaplet represents both the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles, uniting the Old and New Covenants in her divine motherhood. Through three sets of contemplative prayers, we honor Mary as the beloved Daughter of the Father, the chosen Mother of the Son, and the pure Spouse of the Holy Spirit.
All praise and thanksgiving be to the ever-blessed Trinity, Who hath shown unto us Mary, ever-Virgin, clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and on her head a mystic crown of twelve stars, forever and ever. Amen.
God The Father
Let us praise and give thanks to God the Father, Who elected her for His Daughter. Amen.
Our Father…Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Praise be to God the Father, Who pre-destined her to be the Mother of His Son. Amen.
Hail Mary…full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Praise be to God the Father, Who preserved her from all stain in her conception. Amen.
Hail Mary…
Praise be to God the Father, Who on her birthday adorned her with His choicest gifts. Amen.
Hail Mary…
Praise be to God the Father, Who gave her Joseph for her pure spouse and companion. Amen.
Hail Mary…
Glory Be … to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
God The Son
Let us praise and give thanks to God the Son, Who chose her for His Mother. Amen.
Our Father…
Praise be to God the Son, Who became Incarnate in her womb, and abode there for 9 months. Amen.
Hail Mary…
Praise be to God the Son, Who was born of her and nourished at her breast. Amen.
Hail Mary…
Praise be to God the Son, Who in His childhood willed that Mary should teach Him. Amen.
Hail Mary…
Praise be to God the Son, Who revealed to her the mysteries of the redemption of the world. Amen.
Hail Mary…
Glory be…
God The Holy Spirit
Let us praise and give thanks to God the Holy Spirit, Who took her for His spouse. Amen.
Our Father…
Praise be to God the Holy Spirit, Who revealed to her first His Name of Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hail Mary…
Praise be to God the Holy Spirit, through Whose operation she became at once Virgin and Mother. Amen.
Hail Mary…
Praise be to God the Holy Spirit, through Whom she became the living temple of the Most Holy Trinity. Amen.
Hail Mary…
Praise be to God the Holy Spirit, by whom she was exalted in Heaven high above all creatures. Amen.
The “Thirty Day Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary” is a profound meditation on Christ’s Passion, viewed through the heart of His sorrowful Mother. This centuries-old Catholic devotion draws us deep into Mary’s experience as she witnessed her Son’s suffering, invoking her powerful intercession through the sacred moments of salvation history.
This devotion recalls significant events from Christ’s life – from His agony in Gethsemane through His crucifixion, death, resurrection, and glorious ascension. The prayer tenderly acknowledges Mary’s unique role as Mother of Mercy and Consoler of the Afflicted, while recognizing her special closeness to Jesus and her ability to present our petitions before His throne.
This 30-day prayer journey invites us to unite our own struggles with Mary’s sword of sorrow. As we meditate daily on the mysteries of our redemption through her eyes, we grow closer to both Mother and Son.
Thirty Day Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary
in Honor of the Sacred Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Ever glorious and blessed Mary, Queen of Virgins, Mother of Mercy, hope and comfort of dejected and desolate souls, through that sword of sorrow which pierced thy tender heart whilst thine only Son, Christ Jesus, our Lord, suffered death and ignominy on the Cross, through that filial tenderness and pure love He had for thee, grieving in thy grief, whilst from His Cross He recommended thee to the care and protection of His beloved disciple, St. John, take pity, we beseech thee, on our poverty and necessities; have compassion on our anxieties and cares; assist and comfort us in all our infirmities and miseries.
Thou art the Mother of Mercies, the sweet Consolatrix and refuge of the needy and the orphan, of the desolate and afflicted. Cast, therefore, an eye of pity on us, forlorn children of Eve, and hear our prayer; for since, in just punishment of our sins, we are encompassed by evils, whither can we fly for more secure shelter, O amiable Mother of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, than to thy maternal protection? Attend, therefore, with an ear of pity, we beseech thee, to our humble and earnest request.
We ask it through the infinite merits of thy dear Son; through that love and condescension wherewith He assumed our nature, when, in compliance with the divine will, thou gavest thy consent; and whom, after the expiration of nine months, thou didst bring forth from the chaste enclosure of thy womb, to redeem the world and to bless it with His presence.
We ask it through the mercy of Jesus Christ, thy Son, the Redeemer of the world. We ask it through the anguish of mind wherewith thy beloved Son, our dear Savior, was overwhelmed on Mount Olivet, when He besought His Eternal Father to remove from Him, if possible, the bitter chalice of His future passion.
We ask it through the threefold repetition of His prayer in the garden, from whence afterwards, with dolorous steps and mournful tears, thou didst accompany Him to the doleful stations of His sufferings and death.
We ask it through the stripes and wounds of His virginal flesh, occasioned by the cords and whips wherewith He was bound and scourged, when stripped of His seamless garment, for which His executioners afterwards cast lots.
We ask it through the scoffs and ignominies by which He was insulted, the false accusation and unjust sentence by which He was condemned to death, and which He bore with heavenly patience.
We ask it through His bitter tears and sweat of blood, His silence and resignation, His sadness and grief of heart.
We ask it through the blood which trickled from His royal and sacred head, when struck with the sceptre of a reed and pierced with the crown of thorns.
We ask it through the excruciating torments He endured when His hands and feet were fastened with large nails to the tree of the Cross. We ask it through His vehement thirst and bitter potion of vinegar and gall.
We ask it through His dereliction on the Cross, when He exclaimed: “My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?”
We ask it through His mercy extended to the Good Thief, and through His recommending His Precious Soul into the hands of His Eternal Father before He expired, saying: “All is consummated.”
We ask it through the blood mixed with water, which issued from His sacred side, when pierced with a lance, and whence a flood of grace and mercy hath flowed upon us.
We ask it through His immaculate life, bitter Passion, and ignominious death upon the Cross, at which nature itself was thrown into convulsions by the bursting of rocks, the rending of the veil of the Temple, the earthquake, and darkness of the sun and moon.
We ask it through His descent into Hell, where He comforted the saints of the Old Law with His presence, and led captivity captive.
WE ASK it through His glorious victory over death, when He arose again into life on the third day; and through the joy which His appearance, for forty days after, gave thee, His blessed Mother, His apostles, and the rest of His disciples; and when, in thy presence and in theirs, He triumphantly ascended into Heaven.
We ask it through the grace of the Holy Ghost, infused into the hearts of the disciples when He descended upon them in the form of fiery tongues, and by which they were inspired with zeal in the conversion of the world when they went to preach the Gospel.
We ask it through the awful appearance of thy Son at the last dreadful day, when He shall come to judge the living and the dead, and the world by fire.
We ask it through the compassion He bore thee, and the ineffable joy thou didst feel at thine assumption into Heaven, where thou art eternally absorbed in the sweet contemplation of His divine perfections. O glorious and ever blessed Virgin, comfort the hearts of thy supplicants, by obtaining for us:
– Here mention or reflect on your lawful request –
AND AS we are persuaded that our Divine Savior honors thee as His beloved Mother, to whom He can refuse nothing, let us speedily experience the efficacy of thy powerful intercession, according to the tenderness of thy maternal affection, and the charity of His amiable Heart, who mercifully granteth the requests, and complieth with the desires of those who love and fear Him.
O Most Blessed Virgin! Besides the object of our present petition, and whatever else we may stand in need of, obtain for us of thy Divine Son, our Lord and our God, lively faith, firm hope, perfect charity, true contrition, a horror of sin, love of God and our neighbor, contempt of the world, and patience and resignation under the trials and afflictions of this life.
Obtain likewise for us, O Sacred Mother of God, the gift of final perseverance, and grace to receive the last Sacraments worthily at the hour of death. Lastly, obtain, we beseech thee, for the souls of our parents, brethren, relations, and our benefactors, whether living and dead, life everlasting. Amen.
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
The “Prayer to Our Lady, Mediatrix of All Graces” beautifully captures Mary’s unique role as the Mediatrix of All Graces – the one through whom all divine favors flow from God to humanity. It expresses complete trust in her position as both the keeper and dispenser of heavenly graces, portraying her as a mother who not only has access to God’s treasury of blessings but also has the tender heart to distribute them to her children in their needs.
O heavenly treasure of all graces, Mary, Mother of God and our dear Mother, since you are the first-born daughter of the Eternal Father, and you held in your hands His omnipotence, be moved to pity for our souls and grant us the graces which we fervently ask of you, our dear Lady, Mediatrix of All Graces.
[Make your requests here]
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.
O merciful dispenser of divine graces, Mary most Holy, Mother of the Eternal Incarnate Word, who has crowned you with His immense wisdom, look tenderly upon the greatness of our sorrows, and grant us the necessary graces we need so much to fulfill the will of our Creator, God the Father.
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.
A novena prayer to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots for Mary’s powerful intercession to help believers overcome the difficulties, challenges, and “knots” they face in their lives.
Novena Prayer to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots Virgin Mary, Mother of fair love, Mother who never refuses to come to the aid of a child in need, Mother whose hands never cease to serve your beloved children because they are moved by the divine love and immense mercy that exist in your heart, cast your compassionate eyes upon me and see the snarl of knots that exists in my life. You know very well how desperate I am, my pain, and how I am bound by these knots.
Mary, Mother to whom God entrusted the undoing of the knots in the lives of his children, I entrust into your hands the ribbon of my life. No one, not even the Evil One himself, can take it away from your precious care. In your hands there is no knot that cannot be undone.
Powerful Mother, by your grace and intercessory power with Your Son and My Liberator, Jesus, take into your hands today this knot:
[Mention your petitions now]
I beg you to undo it for the glory of God, once and for all. You are my hope.
O my Lady, you are the only consolation God gives me, the fortification of my feeble strength, the enrichment of my destitution, and, with Christ, the freedom from my chains. Hear my plea. Keep me, guide me, protect me, o safe refuge!
A collection of prayers and devotions to Our Lady of Sorrows. Our Lady of Sorrows, also known as Mater Dolorosa (Mother of Sorrows) in Latin, is a title given to the Virgin Mary. This devotion focuses on Mary’s suffering during the life and crucifixion of her son, Jesus.
This devotion emphasizes Mary’s spiritual martyrdom and her compassion for her son’s suffering. It is observed in the Catholic Church with a feast day on September 15, the day after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
The “Chaplet to Our Lady of Mercy” is a devotional prayer that honors Mary as the Mother of Divine Mercy and intercessor for all her children. This chaplet emphasizes Mary’s role in obtaining Christ’s mercy for humanity. It invokes her protection against spiritual enemies and her assistance at the hour of death. The prayer also highlights Mary’s motherly care, her desire to bestow graces upon her children, and her powerful intercession for the virtues of purity and chastity. Through this chaplet, the faithful seek Mary’s guidance towards eternal salvation and a deeper connection with the merciful heart of Jesus.
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Meditations on Mary’s mercy, for each decade(optional)
1st Decade – Mary’s intercession for sinners 2nd Decade -Mary’s comfort to the afflicted 3rd Decade – Mary’s guidance to the lost 4th Decade – Mary’s protection of the vulnerable 5th Decade – Mary’s advocacy before her Son
On the large beads at the start of each decade, pray…
Mary, Mother of all graces, Mother of Divine Mercy, defend us from our enemies and receive us at the hour of our death.
On each decade of small beads, pray…
Mary, Mother of Mercy, obtain for us the mercy of your Son.
Closing prayer
You open your arms wide before us, Most Merciful Mother, and extend your hands filled with every grace and gift. Your motherly heart longs to bestow on us everything that we need. Encouraged by your goodness, we turn to you with confidence. Obtain for us, Mother, all that we need. But above all, by your powerful intercession to help us, guard our purity. Grant that we may guard our chastity and innocence; that we faithfully and perseveringly nurture a childlike love toward you; and that we bear in our hearts the image of your Son’s Heart. May that Heart protect us, guide us, and lead us to everlasting light. Amen.
How the lowly handmaid of Nazareth became the most exalted among all creatures, occupying a unique place of honor in God’s plan of salvation.
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On August 22nd, Catholics worldwide celebrate an extraordinary coronation – not of an earthly monarch, but of a humble girl from Nazareth who became the Queen of Heaven and Earth.
The Feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a relatively recent addition to the Catholic calendar, established in 1954 by Pope Pius XII. But why would the Church crown the mother of Jesus as a queen?
This feast, closely linked to the Assumption (August 15th), paints a transcendent picture of Mary’s journey. Tradition holds that at the end of her earthly life, Mary was taken body and soul into heaven – a prelude to her coronation as Queen of all creation.
Mary’s royal title isn’t mere flattery. It’s rooted in ancient Hebrew traditionwhere the mother of the king held a position of unique honor and influence, as exemplified in 1 Kings 2:19 when King Solomon honors his mother Bathsheba by placing her on a throne at his right hand.
Then Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah, and the king stood up to meet her and paid her homage. Then he sat down upon his throne, and a throne was provided for the king’s mother, who sat at his right. (New American Bible, revised edition)
As the Mother of Jesus – whom Christians hail as the King of Kings – Mary’s queenship reflects her unparalleled role in salvation history.
But Mary’s crown isn’t just about honor – it’s about her God-given power. We believe that as Queen of Heaven, Mary wields extraordinary intercessory power, advocating for humanity before the throne of her Son. This belief has inspired centuries of devotion, with Mary depicted as a crowned queen in countless works of art across cultures.
Pope Pius XII’s 1954 decree didn’t invent Mary’s queenship; rather, it formally recognized a devotion that had been growing for centuries. Today, this feast invites believers to reflect on a profound paradox: how the lowly handmaid of Nazareth became the most exalted among all created beings, occupying a unique place of honor in God’s plan of salvation.
As we celebrate Mary’s heavenly coronation, we’re reminded that in God’s kingdom, the humble are exalted – and that through Mary, we too are invited to share in the royal dignity of Christ.
The “Prayer for the Feast of the Queenship of Mary” is a prayer to Mary, the mother of Jesus, prayed especially on the feast day celebrating her queenship. It acknowledges Mary’s elevated status as Queen of Heaven and Earth, chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus Christ. The prayer expresses love, gratitude, and allegiance to Mary while seeking her intercession and guidance. It also emphasizes Mary’s role as a model of faith, humility, and obedience for believers, and asks for her help in the spiritual journey of the faithful.
O Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth, on this feast day of your Queenship, we come before you with hearts full of love and devotion.
You who were chosen by God to be the Mother of His Son, and who now reign at His side in glory, look upon us, your children, with compassion and grace.
You are the Queen of all creation, the Mother of the Church, and our intercessor before the throne of the Lamb.
On this day, we acknowledge your exalted position and offer you our love, gratitude, and allegiance.
Help us, dear Mother, to follow your example of humility, obedience, and love. Guide us in our journey of faith, and intercede for us in our times of need.
May your Queenship remind us of the dignity and honor of being children of God, called to share in His kingdom.
O Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
