Regina Coeli - Traditional

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.
Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.
For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia.

Let us pray:
O God, who gave joy to the world through the resurrection of your Son,
our Lord Jesus Christ,
grant we beseech you,
that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, his Mother,
we may obtain the joys of everlasting life.
Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Regina Coeli lyrics replace the Angelus during the Easter season serving as a triumphant hymn of praise to the Virgin Mary for the victory of her Son over death The song Regina Coeli captures the exultant spirit of the Resurrection and invites the Mother of God to rejoice alongside the Church It is a beautiful example of liturgical poetry that emphasizes hope and the fulfillment of divine promises By singing or reciting Regina Coeli lyrics believers participate in the cosmic joy of the Easter mystery acknowledging Mary's unique role in the history of salvation and the light of Christ's eternal glory.