A little history behind this beautiful piece :
Ave Maris Stella is a song often sung in times of calamities.
During a riot at Rome, a mob came to the house where St. Bridget lived. A leader talked of burning Bridget alive!
She prayed to Our Blessed Lord to know if she should flee to safety and He assured her to stay, saying: "It doesn't matter if they plot thy death. My power will break the malice of thy enemies: If mine crucified me, it is because I permitted it."
The Blessed Virgin added: "Sing as a group the Ave Maris Stella and I will guard you from every danger."
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Hail Star of the Sea
Hail, thou Star of ocean, Oh ! by Gabriel's Ave, Break the captive's fetters ; Show thyself a Mother ; Virgin of all virgins ! Still, as on we journey, Through the highest heaven,
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Ave Maris Stella
Ave, Maris Stella, Sumens illud Ave Solve vincia reis Monstra te esse Matrem, Virgo singularis, Vitam praesta puram, Sit laus Deo Patri, |
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17 Comments
Thank you so very much for posting this hymn to OUR BLESSED MOTHER. I had never heard this song. It is beautiful.
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Posted by jan on January 24, 2016
Wendy,
Love the vintage print of ave maris stella…the one w gold stars…where can i purchase a copy for my cottage?
Thanks and God,bless your ministry.
Posted by Mary sue on January 23, 2016
Thank you so much Wendy! This beautiful song to our Holy Mother, has special significance to me. I was born & still live on Galveston Island, Tx. In the year 1900, Galveston was struck by a terrible Hurricane, in which an estimated 10,000 residents lost their lives. It is still the worst natural disaster on record for the U.S.
During the fierce storm, the song “Ave Stella Maris”, was repeatedly sung by all of the terrified children who lived in a large Orphanage run by the Ursuline Sisters. The Sisters tried to calm the
little ones while the water kept rising. Eventually the three story building collapsed all but 2 children and all of the Sisters lost their lives.
I just turned 57 yrs old and do you know, this is the first time I have listened to this hauntingly beautiful melody.
I will keep this always. :-)
Thank you again and May God Bless you and family.
Ave Maria!?
Cindy Snipes
Posted by Cindy Snipes on January 22, 2016
Dear Wendy and Family, I too had never heard the words or melody of this beautiful song. I thought I had heard all of the beautiful songs to our Blessed Mother. Thank you and blessings to all of you. Sincerely, Laura
Posted by Laura Crane on January 22, 2016
The Ave Maris Stella was beautifully sung! THANK YOU for sharing it with us and I THANK you and your family for EVERYTHING you do in the name of Our Lord! Bless you all!
Posted by Roanna Maczala on January 22, 2016
I really wish there were more arcitles like this on the web.
Posted by Angel on May 15, 2015
I really wish there were more arcitles like this on the web.
Posted by Angel on May 15, 2015
Very beautiful, Wendy, thanks so much for sharing. I have saved this and will share also. I had heard of the Ave Maris Stella but never had the melody or the words. Love the beautiful latin hymns. God bless!
Posted by Patty M. on February 28, 2015
i liked it so much i had i write it so i can remember it . thank you
Posted by mylla on February 24, 2015
Wendy, thank you very much.
This is very beautiful, it is a great way to start my day, I felt much peace after listening to it.
The Lord richly bless you and your family.
Posted by Josephine on February 24, 2015
Absolutely beautiful, Wendy. I have never heard of this prayer!! Any way to get the music to play on piano?
Posted by Pat on February 24, 2015