Regina Coeli

Apr 8, 2012

The Marian Anthem that replaces the Angelus for the Easter season, is the Regina Coeli.

The English translation:

Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.

For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.

Has risen, as He said, alleluia.

Pray for us to God, alleluia.

V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.

R. For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia.

You can follow the Traditional Latin text and Gregorian chant below.

1 Comment

the luck of the draw. I’m more likely to call it providence or God-incidence

with regal composure allows himself to glide

O God, You were with me, but alas, I was not with you

more than 20% of the 180 words in the opening lines speak directly of God

engaging my desire for real food and a work-out for every bit of my intelligence