Ave Maria
Gladys Knight & The Pips Lyrics

Ave Maria, Ave Maria
Calling upon Mary, the Holy Mother

Ave, Maria, Ave, Maria
Repetition of the call to Mary

those who suffer call out to you
People experiencing pain seek solace in Mary

your arms embrace them all
Mary is welcoming and loving, and accepts those in need

for you have suffered, too
Mary understands human suffering because she endured pain herself

like any other
Mary is human, yet also divine

The Holy Mother.
Acknowledging Mary's status as the mother of Jesus and a revered religious figure

They are children, lost in their fears
People in need are vulnerable and scared, akin to lost children

You, who once lost a child
Referencing Mary's own experience of losing her son, Jesus

You wash them with your tears
Mary weeps for those in pain, and mourns with them

You purify them
Mary helps individuals cleanse themselves of their suffering and find peace

You beautify them.
Mary helps people find beauty and goodness in life, and raises them up from despair

All who doubt you, stray in the night
People who lack faith may feel lost and alone

Maria
Calling upon Mary again

So take them by the hand
Mary guides those in need, and helps them find direction

and lead them to the light.
Mary leads people towards spiritual enlightenment and truth

Amen.
Ending the prayer with affirmation and agreement