Ave Maria Meditations
To Mary Immaculate, ever Virgin:
To her who is full of grace and blessed among all the children of Adam:
To the dove, the turtle, the beloved of God:
Honor of the human race, the light of the most holy Trinity:
House of love, example of humility:
Mayor of all virtues: Mother of Fair Love, Mother of Holy Hope, and Mother of Mercy:
Advocate of the miserable, defense of the week, light of the Blind, position of the sick:
Gate of heaven: anchor of confidence, city of refuge:
Ark of life, rainbow of peace, haven of salvation:
Star of the Sea, and Sea of Sweetness:
Advocate of sinners, hope of those who are in despair, help of the abandoned:
Comforter of the afflicted, consolation of the dying, and joy of the world:
Her affectionate and loving, through violent worthy servant, humbly dedicate this work.
By Saint Alphonsus Liguori
