Why do we pray the regina coeli

The Angelus prayer dates back to the Middle Ages and commemorates the Incarnation of Christ in the womb of the Virgin Mary, and is usually prayed at 6am, noon, and 6pm. This prayer dates back to the 12 th or 13 th century and its author is unknown.

It is a tribute to our Blessed Mother and an exclamation of joy at the Resurrection of our Lord. After the immense sorrow of the Mother of God at witnessing the suffering and death of her Son, this prayer acknowledges her joy at His rising from the dead.

From now through Pentecost, pray the Regina Caeli! Queen of Heaven, rejoice! Regina Coeli, laetare, alleluia Quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia Resurrexit sicut dixit, alleluia Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia.

Through the same Christ Our Lord. I want to help America Needs Fatima spread the Fatima message, please sign me up to receive emails! Since then this story has been associated with the origins of the Regina Coeli. For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia. Has risen, as He said, alleluia.

The history of the Angelus is a combination of what is certain and that which has been handed down in story. What is clear is that Franciscan houses and churches were praying the Angelus by We have the liturgical texts prepared by the Franciscan Sinigardi di Arezzo that were in use in the 13 th century. What is less certain, but carried in the tradition, is the origin of the prayer. From , St. Francis was present in Egypt, the Holy Land, and other Muslim-held lands.

It is clear that he was impressed by the very public noontime call to prayer for all people. While the noontime call to prayer was already a practice in the monasteries of Europe, it was not a practice among the people. The Angelus arose from St. The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary, R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.