All hail to you, Mary,
Most favoured by God;
O teach us to follow
the path you once trod.
Ave, Maria.

When Gabriel had spoken,
You humbly said Yes".
May we have the courage
God's word to confess.
Ave, Maria.

To those for whom sickness
And sadness are near,
Show Jesus your first-born,
Our Saviour from fear.
Ave, Maria.

With Joseph, your husband,
You cared for our Lord;
Guide parents and children
To life's one reward.
Ave, Maria.

You treasured, dear Mother,
The truth God revealed.
by seeking true wisdom,
Our faith will be sealed.
Ave, Maria.

You spoke at the wedding,
And Christ gave them wine.
He now gives his people
the true bread divine.
Ave, Maria.

We trustfully echo
The pray'r of your son,
That all of God's children
May love and be one.
Ave, Maria.

In anguish enfolded
Are mother and son
By sharing their passion,
Our vict’ry is won.
Ave, Maria.

When Christ died, He gave you
As mankind's new Eve
Inspire all your children
To love, hope, believe.
Ave, Maria.

God's life was your living,
With him you found peace;
May his loving presence
In us find increase.
Ave, Maria.