The Salve Regina is one of the four major Marian antiphons. At Lourdes, it often concludes solemn celebrations and torchlight processions. It is a cry from the heart of the “poor banished children of Eve” to their Queen and Mother of Mercy. Its melody and words soothe the soul and turn our gaze towards Jesus, “the blessed fruit”. Discover this timeless prayer on lourdes.live.
Prayer Text
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, 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 vale 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!