Hail, You Star of OceanThe Latin version of this prayer,Ave, Maris stella, can be traced to the late ninth century. The title, Star of the Sea (or Ocean), is one of the oldest andmost widely spread titles for Mary. The pray is often used to pray for travelers. Mary herself is a sign of hope for a safe arrival to one's destination. Hail, you Star of Ocean! Portal of the sky, Ever Virgin Mother, Of the Lord most high. O! by Gabriel's Ave, Uttered long ago, Eva's name reversing, Establish peace below. Break the captive's fetters; Light on blindness pour; All.our ills expelling, Ev'ry bliss implore. Show yourself a mother; Offer him our sighs, Who for us Incarnate Did not you despise. Virgin of all virginsl to your shelter take us; Gentlest of the gentlel Chaste and gentle make us. Still as on we journey, Help our weak endeavour, Till with you and Jesus We rejoice forever. Through the highest heaven, To the Almighty Three, Father, Son, and Spirit, One same glory be. Amen |
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