PRÆFATIO II DE BEATA MARIA VIRGINE
Second Preface of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Ecclesia, verbis Mariæ, laudes Deo persolvit
The Church, through the words of Mary, offers praise to God
Vere dignum et iustum est, æquum et salutáre, in ómnium Sanctórum provéctu te mirábilem confitéri, et potíssimum, beátæ Vírginis Maríæ memóriam recoléntes, cleméntiam tuam ipsíus grato magnificáre præcónio.
It is verily fitting and just, right and salutary to give thee thanks, Lord, and to proclaim Thy wonders through the perfection of Thy saints; and, especially as we commemorate the Blessed Virgin Mary, to exalt Thy mercy above all else by drawing inspiration from her song of praise.
Vere namque in omnes terræ fines magna fecísti, ac tuam in sǽcula prorogásti misericórdiæ largitátem, cum, ancíllæ tuæ humilitátem aspíciens, per eam dedísti humánæ salútis auctórem, Fílium tuum, Iesum Christum, Dóminum nostrum.
Verily, Thou hast done great works in the far corners of the earth, and Thou hast shown Thy mercy throughout the ages, when, looking upon the humility of Thy handmaid, Thou gave us through her the Author of human salvation, Jesus Christ, Thy Son and our Lord.
Per quem maiestátem tuam adórat exércitus Angelórum, ante conspéctum tuum in æternitáte lætántium.
Through whom the choirs of angels eternally praise Thy glory, rejoicing in Thy presence.
Cum quibus et nostras voces ut admítti iúbeas, deprecámur, sócia exsultatióne dicéntes:
Let us join our voices with theirs in singing Thy praises, saying:
