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Marian Prayers

Hail Holy Queen

A classic Marian prayer asking Our Lady's intercession and maternal care.

Prayer Text

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.

How To Pray This

Catholics often pray the Hail Holy Queen at the close of the Rosary or in other Marian devotions.

  1. Pray it slowly as a filial appeal to the Mother of Mercy.
  2. Let the closing request draw your heart toward Jesus, the blessed fruit of Mary's womb.

Prayer FAQs

When is the Hail Holy Queen usually prayed?
It is often used at the end of the Rosary and in Marian devotions.
Does this prayer focus on Jesus too?
Yes. Mary is asked to lead us toward Jesus and to obtain grace for us through her intercession.