Glorious Empress, powerful and imperious, generous mother and daughter of Jesus Christ.
Splendid root of Jesse, flowering and leafy branch, which the abundant Grace of God nourished.
The sweet Auster pervaded you and, in so doing, impregnated you, and it chased away the North Wind with its power.
Thus you bore the flower from which you brought forth the fruit, when you, trusting <him> were with Gabriel, the bridesman.
Joseph, a just man, became afraid, when he considered this situation, knowing that he did not nourish the little blossoming branch.
Yet, he guarded well and did not divulge the secret, but rather he magnified his bride, honoring her like a lady.
The skies dripped, from which clouds condensed and once compact they trickled down in the womb of the Virgin.
Wondrous thing, unheard thing! For the Sun arises from a star, when a girl ignorant of a man's bed brings forth a king.
Saint Mary, pray for us!
Thus, you merciful and kind and worthy of praise from all, make us known to your Son through your pious intercessions.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us!
So that we thus be absolved from the carnal shackle with which we are burdened, and, once freed be transported to the palaces of heaven.
Amen.
