Hail Holy Queen, also known as Salve Regina, is a significant hymn in the Catholic Church. Its origins trace back to the Middle Ages, with its composition attributed to various figures, although it remains largely anonymous. The hymn expresses deep devotion to Mary, recognizing her as the Queen of Heaven and intercessor for humanity. Traditionally sung in Latin, it has been translated into many languages, allowing its message to reach a wider audience. This prayer holds a special place during Compline and is often recited at the end of the Rosary, emphasizing its importance in daily spiritual practice.
When to pray
This prayer is recited during Compline, at the end of the Rosary, and in moments of personal devotion or need for intercession.
Full prayer text
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
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Hail Holy Queen
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope.
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve: to thee do we lift up our eyes, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us; and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Por Mario Acevedo 
