IN THIS LESSON

Sung from Candlemas (February 2nd) through Lent and the arrival of the Easter Vigil, the Ave Regina Caelorum is a 12th Century hymn that honors Mary’s place in heaven and her intercession as the Mother of God.

Hail, Queen of heaven, hail Lady of the angels.

Hail root and gate from which the Light of the world was born.

Rejoice glorious Virgin, fairest of all.

Fare thee well, most beautiful, and pray for us to Christ.