Ave Maria of Lourdes: French lyrics, translation and history
Read the eight verses of the “Ave Maria des Vendéens”, a greeting on arrival at Our Lady of Lourdes published by Father Jean Gaignet in 1875. The Latin refrain is sung after each verse.
Prayers
Fifth Mystery: Prayer for Humanity
Our Lady of Lourdes, we pray to you!
Our Father – 10 Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father.
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Third Mystery: The Holy Spirit and the Church
Holy Spirit, You are the Spirit of love and unity. Here in Lourdes, through Bernadette, Mary asked for a chapel to be built and to come in procession.
Inspire the Church that Christ built on…
First Mystery: The Immaculate Conception
Our Father; 10 Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father.
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
The Angelus
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…
Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts,…
Great Novena to the Immaculate Conception
Mary, because you are the smile of God, the reflection of the light of Christ, the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, because you chose Bernadette in her poverty, because you are the morning star,…
Second Mystery: Mary, Mother and Confidante
Our Father, who art in heaven; 10 Hail Mary, full of grace; Glory be to the Father.
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Fourth Mystery: Thanksgiving and Healings
Our Lady of Lourdes, help of Christians, we thank you.
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys; Glory be to the Father.
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!