The Glorious Mysteries - Meditations based on the Akathist and the Litany of Loreto

The Resurrection

Hail, through whom the inhuman tyrant is cast out from his dominion, who strip hell of its spoils,
for the joyful heavens sing with the earth,
for the happy earth dances with the heavens.
Singular vessel of devotion, Queen of Angels,
Holy Mary – pray for us.

The Ascension

Hail, Mother of the Lamb and Shepherd,
firm pillar of our faith,
O height inaccessible to human thought,
fragrance, sweet odor of Christ,
gate of the sublime mystery.
Vessel of singular devotion, Queen of Confessors,
Holy Mary – pray for us.

The Descent of the Holy Spirit

Hail, you the never-silent mouth of the apostles,
joy of all human generations,
key of the Kingdom of Christ,
through whom creation is renewed,
first fruit of rebirth in the Spirit.
Spiritual vessel, Queen of Apostles,
House of gold, Holy Mary – pray for us.

The Assumption of Mary

Hail, clear prototype of our resurrection,
bridge leading from earth to heaven,
opening the gates of paradise to us,
flower that never fades,
betrothing faithful souls to the Lord.
Queen assumed into heaven, Virgin most renowned, Mother
undefiled, Holy Mary – pray for us.

The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth

Hail, wonder of which the angels lack words to speak,
divine goodness favorable to mortals,
sheepfold of spiritual sheep,
foliage in whose abundant shade many find shelter,
you who raise trophies of victory.
Queen of all Saints, Queen of peace,
Queen of Poland, Holy Mary – pray for us.