Regina Caeli

The Regina Caeli (“Queen of Heaven”) is a joyful Marian antiphon traditionally prayed during the Easter season in place of the Angelus. It celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus and invites the faithful to rejoice with Mary, whose Son has triumphed over death. This short but profound prayer expresses Easter joy, hope, and trust in Christ’s victory.

V. Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.
R. For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia,
V. Has risen, as He said, alleluia.
R. Pray for us to God, alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.
R. For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia.

Let us pray:
O God, who gave joy to the world through the Resurrection of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant, we beseech You, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.