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Affectionate
Salutations to Mary
I greet thee, Mary,
Daughter of God the Father.
I greet thee, Mary,
Mother of the Son of God.
I greet thee, Mary,
Spouse of the Holy Spirit.
I greet thee, Mary,
Temple of the Blessed Trinity.
I greet thee, Mary,
White Lily of the resplendent Trinity.
I greet thee, Mary,
Fragrant Rose of the heavenly court.
I greet thee, Mary,
Virgin full of meekness and humility, of
whom
the
King of Heaven willed to be born and
nourished
by thy milk.
I greet thee, Mary,
Virgin of virgins.
I greet thee, Mary,
Queen of Martyrs, whose soul was pierced by
the
sword of sorrows.
I greet thee, Mary,
Lady and Mistress, to whom all power has
been
given in Heaven and on earth.
I greet thee, Mary,
Queen of my heart, my sweetness, my life
and
all my
hope.
I greet thee, Mary,
Mother most amiable.
I greet thee, Mary,
Mother most admirable.
I greet thee, Mary ,
Mother of beautiful love.
I greet thee, Mary ,
Conceived without sin.
I greet thee, Mary ,
Full of grace, the Lord is with thee,
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed be the Fruit of thy womb.
Blessed be thy spouse,
Saint Joseph.
Blessed be thy father,
Saint Joachim.
Blessed be thy mother,
Saint Anne.
Blessed be thy Angel,
Saint Gabriel.
Blessed be the Eternal Father,
Who has chosen thee.
Blessed be thy Son,
Who has loved thee.
Blessed be the Holy Ghost,
Who has espoused thee.
May all those who love thee bless thee.
O Blessed Virgin, bless us all in
the
name of thy dear Son. Amen.
The "Affectionate Salutations
to Mary" were
promoted
in this version by the Servant of God, Father Paul of Moll [1824.1896].
The venerable Father Paul assured one of his friends that those who
devoutly
venerate Mary with these affectionate salutations may rely on her
powerful
protection and blessing. Once while giving a copy of these Salutations
to a girl, Father Paul said to her, "These Salutations are so
beautiful!
Say them every morning. From on high, in Heaven, the Blessed Virgin
will
then give you her blessing. Yes, yes, would to God that you could see
her!
The Blessed Virgin blesses you then; I know it quite well." He said
further
that it is impossible not to be heard favorably when we recite these
Salutations
to Mary for the conversion of sinners.
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