Prayer to Our Lady, Star of the Sea
"Stella Maris," or Star of the Sea, is one of the oldest titles for the Virgin Mary, used since at least the early Middle Ages by sailors navigating by starlight. It has since been extended to travelers of every kind seeking a guiding light on the way.
Hail, Star of the Sea, nurturing Mother of God, and ever Virgin, happy gate of Heaven. Guide us safely on our way, that in seeing Jesus, we may forever rejoice. Keep us from every danger, and lead us always toward the harbor of salvation. Amen.
