Hail Mary,
Our Mother,
Our Heavenly Queen,
whose loving arms
embrace those who are poor
and protect those who are week,
Our Lady, we love you.
Hail Mary,
Our Mother,
Our Heavenly Queen,
whose loving care
will soothe all who suffer
and calm those in fear,
Our Lady, we need you.
Hail Mary,
Our Mother,
Our Heavenly Queen,
whose loving gaze
looks into our hearts
and eases our pain,
Our Lady, we honour you.
Hail Mary,
Our Mother,
Our Heavenly Queen,
whose endless love
surrounds us completely
and is always present,
Our Lady, pray for us.
Cathrine Wignall/CAFOD