The
Salve Regina is recited at the end of the
rosary. It is said to be the favorite prayer of the
Virgin Mary herself, as reported by those who had experienced
Marian apparitions. Below is the more traditional english translation:
HAIL holy Queen,
Mother of mercy,
hail,
our life,
our sweetness, and
our hope.
To thee do we cry, poor
banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our
sighs,
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. Amen