The Regina Caeli is prayed throughout the Easter season. The prayer is: O Queen of Heaven , be joyful, alleluia, For he whom you have humbly borne for us, alleluia, Has arisen, as he promised, alleluia. Offer now our prayer to God, alleluia. Here is cantor, Anna DeMers singing the Regina Caeli in Latin.
On this Divine Mercy Sunday, we complete the octave of Easter. Our Easter day has been extended to fill eight days. This season of joy will continue for 50 days culminating with the solemn feast of Pentecost on May 23. In this joyful season, let us bask in the glory of the risen Lord as we fulfill our baptismal promises and trust in his love and mercy.