Crown of Twelve Stars of Our Lady of Mercy. Statue of Our Lady and Jesus, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy

Crown of Twelve Stars of Our Lady of Mercy

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Chaplet of Twelve Stars of Our Lady of Mercy

An ancient devotion of the Order of Our Lady of Mercy based on the Book of Revelation (12:1): "And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars."

V. Let us praise and give thanks to the most holy Trinity, who has given us to Mary, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.

R. Now and forever, Amen.

V. O most holy Virgin of Mercy!

R. Queen of heaven and earth, you neither abandon nor reject anyone, kindly look upon us with your eyes of mercy. Obtain for us from your Divine Son the forgiveness of our sins, so that we may honor you both, here on earth and later in the heavenly homeland. Amen.

God our loving Father, we praise you for the wonders you have accomplished in Mary, our Mother. Grant that we may be your faithful children. 
(Our Father; Glory Be.)

The first distinction of your crown of glory, O Queen of heaven, is being the Father's highly favored one.
(Hail Mary)

The second distinction of your crown of glory; O Queen of heaven, is being the Mother of God the Son.
(Hail Mary)

The third distinction of your crown of glory, O Queen of heaven, is being the sanctuary of the Holy Spirit.
(Hail Mary)

The fourth distinction of your crown of glory, O Queen of heaven, is being immune from the stain of original sin.
(Hail Mary)

O most merciful God the Son, in all our needs grant us the grace to be able to call upon Mary, our Mother of Mercy, with strong hope.
(Our Father; Glory Be.)

The fifth distinction of your crown of glory, O Queen of heaven, is to be the handmaid of the Lord.
(Hail Mary)

The sixth distinction of your crown of glory, O Queen of heaven, is being the most eminent and totally unique member of the Church.
(Hail Mary)

The seventh distinction of your crown of glory, O Queen of heaven, is being the sublime daughter of Zion.
(Hail Mary)

The eighth distinction of your crown of glory, O Queen of heaven, is being the Mother of all Christ's members.
(Hail Mary)

O God the Holy Spirit, grant us the grace to be able to respond with childlike love to all the gifts that we have received from Mary.
(Our Father; Glory Be.)

The ninth distinction of your crown of glory, O Queen of heaven, is being the teacher and model of all virtues.
(Hail Mary)

The tenth distinction of your crown of glory, O Queen of heaven, is being associated with the Lord at the foot of the Cross.
(Hail Mary)

The eleventh distinction of your crown of glory, O Queen of heaven, is being assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.
(Hail Mary)

The twelfth distinction of your crown of glory, O Queen of heaven, is that you are exalted by the Lord as Queen of all creation.
(Hail Mary)

V. Let us greet Mary, who has done great things for us and say:

R. Hail, Mother of Mercy,
Comfort of the afflicted,
Redemptress of captives.
You are the glory of Jerusalem,
You are the joy of Israel,
You are the honor of our people.

V. O blessed Virgin, the Lord has clothed you with holiness

R. Mother of God, intercede for us.

V. Let us pray.
God the Father of mercies, You sent Your Son into the world
As Redeemer of the human race;
Grant that we who honor His Mother
as Our Lady of Mercy
may faithfully protect
and seek to spread to all peoples
the true liberty of Your children,
which Christ has merited by
His sacrifice.
We ask this through
our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
who lives and reigns with You and the
Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.

R. Amen

V. For the Church,
for the spread of the Faith,
for peace among all peoples,
and for the freedom of captives.

R. (Hail, holy Queen)