A Devotional Greeting to Mother Mary ​Before beginning the A...

A Devotional Greeting to Mother Mary
​Before beginning the Angelus, it is a beautiful tradition to offer a brief, heartfelt greeting to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This helps transition the heart into a space of contemplation on the Incarnation.
​Here are a few ways you can greet her:
​The Traditional Salutation: "Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women."
​The Simple Invocation: "O Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us as we meditate on the mystery of the Word made flesh."
​A Personal Offering: "Holy Mary, help me to say 'Yes' to God’s will today, just as you did at the Annunciation."
​A Brief Praise: "Queen of Heaven, rejoice! I join my heart with yours as I recall the message of the Angel."
​Starting the Angelus
​Once you have offered your greeting, you can begin the formal prayer:
​V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.
R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
​Hail Mary...