Ave Maria Meditations
(for the memorial of the Holy Name of Mary, September 12th)
Whenever I say Hail Mary
The court of heaven rejoices
And the earth is lost in wonderment.
And I despise the world
And my heart is brim full
Of the love of God.
When I say Hail Mary,
All my fears wilt and die
And my passions are quelled.
If I say Hail Mary,
Devotion grows within me
And sorrow for sin awakens.
When I say Hail Mary,
Hope is made strong
In my breast.
And the dew of consolation
Falls on my soul
More and more
Because I say Hail Mary.
And my spirit rejoices
And sorrow fades away
When I say
Hail Mary.
+Bl. Alan de la Roche
