Inbox Inspiration: April 24, 2020: Special - 11 A Prayer in Honor of Mary

Special – 11
A Prayer in Honor of Mary 

There is a prayer in honor of Mary in our Catholic tradition that is special for the Easter Season.
Its title consists of the first words – Regina Coeli, the Latin words for Queen of Heaven.
The prayer is in praise of Christ’s resurrection and of the Blessed Mother.
It dates back to the thirteenth century and is prayed as part of Compline, the official Night Prayer of the Church, during the entire Easter Season.
It is also good to pray the Regina Coeli by itself and at any time of the day.
It is part of our rich spiritual treasury.
I recommend it to you. 

Queen of Heaven, rejoice, Alleluia!
For He, whom you did merit to bear, Alleluia!
Has risen as he said, Alleluia!
Pray to God for us, Alleluia!
Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Alleluia!
For the Lord has truly risen, Alleluia!
Let us pray:
O God, who gave joy to the world by the resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant, we beseech you, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, his Mother, we may attain the joys of eternal life.  Through the same Christ, our Lord.  Amen.

O Risen Christ, steady and strengthen us in this trying time. Amen.
Father Michael Schleupner

In addition to the usual Wednesday edition, I began these Special Inbox Inspirations on Fridays and Sundays when the Covid-19 Crisis began. On Fridays, there is a prayer related to the crisis and on Sundays, a reflection on the Sunday gospel. I hope these are helpful.