(also called the Ave Maria)
The Angelus, or the ringing of the bell three times a day, was introduced by Pope Urban II, in the year 1095, to call down the protection of Mary on the crusaders, and was then retained, in order to thank God three times a day for the blessings of redemption through Christ.
The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary;
And she conceived by the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary…
Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
Be it done to me according to your word.
Hail Mary…
And the Word was made flesh,
And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary…
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into out hearts, that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ, your Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by his passion and cross be brought to the glory of his resurrection, through the same Christ our Lord.