Immaculate Mary

Versions

Several versions of the hymn are in use in different parts of the world. Many of them are original sets of lyrics in various languages, set to the same tune, theme, and refrain.

A popular version dating to 1952 is as follows:

:Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing, :You reign now in splendor with Jesus our King. :Ave, Ave, Ave Maria! Ave, Ave Maria!

:In Heaven the blessed your glory proclaim, :On earth we your children invoke your fair name. :Ave, Ave, Ave Maria! Ave, Ave Maria!

:We pray for our Mother, The Church upon earth :And bless, sweetest Lady, the land of our birth. :Ave, Ave, Ave Maria! Ave, Ave Maria!

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Another popular version which appeared in hymnals between 1900 and 1975 has, as its first line, "Immaculate Mary, our hearts are on fire." It extends to around 12 verses in order to facilitate its use in processions.

In the Philippines

A different text is sung at novena services and Masses honouring Our Lady of Perpetual Help, as well as Marian processions in general. This version is commonly associated with Baclaran Church, the Philippine's national shrine for the icon and its devotion.

Notes

References

• Immaculate Prayers Immaculate Conception Prayers
• Catholic Doors Immaculate Mary
• Catholic Culture Liturgical Year : Activities : Enthronement of Our Lady of Guadalupe

References

1. ''Maiden and Mother: Prayers, Hymns, Devotions, and Songs to the Beloved Virgin Mary Throughout the Year'' by Margaret M. Miles 2001 {{ISBN. 0860123057 page 60
2. "Ce prêtre vendéen qui créa l'Ave Maria de Lourdes".
3. (1875). "Cantique-récit de l'apparition de N.-D. de Lourdes en six dizaines de strophes". impr. de H. de Broca.
4. (2014). "Sing of Mary: Giving Voice to Marian Theology and Devotion". Liturgical Press.
5. "Immaculate Mary, our hearts are on fire".