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...