Regina Caeli - Traditional

Regina caeli, laetare, alleluia:
Quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia,
Resurrexit sicut dixit, alleluia.
Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia.
Gaude et laetare, Virgo Maria, alleluia.
Quia surrexit Dominus vere, alleluia.

Regina Caeli Lyrics replace the Angelus during the Easter season serving as an exultant proclamation of Christ's victory over death. The song Regina Caeli commands the Queen of Heaven to rejoice because the Son she was worthy to bear has risen as He promised. It is a prayer filled with light and hope used from Easter Sunday until Pentecost. By singing the Regina Caeli lyrics the congregation participates in the cosmic celebration of the Resurrection acknowledging Mary's unique sorrow turned to joy. This prayer is a vital part of the Paschal season reminding the faithful that life and grace have conquered the darkness of the grave through the Savior.