Many of us will be familiar with the well-known prayer the Angelus. This beautiful prayer tells the story of the Annunciation of the Incarnation by the Angel Gabriel to Mary and her responding 'fiat'.
It is recited daily at 6am, midday and 6pm. You may be fortunate enough to live near a church that rings the Angelus bell at these times as a reminder to stop for a few moments and pray. It is a lovely way to sanctify our day.
During the fifty days of Easter (from Easter until Pentecost) the Angelus is replaced with the Regina Caeli, said at the same times during the day. This is an Easter prayer inviting us to rejoice with Mary at the Resurrection of her Son.
Here is a video in which you can hear the Regina Caeli in Latin together with the English translation.
Gaude et laetare, Virgo Maria, alleluia
Quia surrexit Dominus vere, alleluia!
Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.
For the Lord is risen indeed, alleluia!
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