The Alma Redemptoris Mater is one of the many antiphons devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is sung after Compline (also called Night Prayer) from Advent until the Feast of the Presentation. Traditionally, the antiphon is attributed to the 11th century monk Hermann Contractus. Another historical marker of the antiphon is in literature. Chaucer made a passing allusion to the antiphon in his late 14th century work, The Canterbury Tales, in the Prioress’ Tale.
Prayer :
Loving mother of the Redeemer,
gate of heaven, star of the sea,
assist your people who have fallen yet strive to rise again.
To the wonderment of nature you bore your Creator,
Yet remained a virgin after as before.
You who received Gabriel's joyful greeting,
have pity on us poor sinners. Amen
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