Treze de Maio

Thirteenth of May

Treze de Maio

On the thirteenth of May in Cova da IriaA treze de maio na Cova da Iria
In the sky appears the Virgin MaryNo céu aparece a Virgem Maria
Hail, hail, hail MaryAve, ave, ave Maria
Hail, hail, hail MaryAve, ave, ave Maria

To the three little shepherds, surrounded by lightA três pastorinhos, cercada de luz
Mary visits, the mother of JesusVisita Maria, a mãe de Jesus
Hail, hail, hail MaryAve, ave, ave Maria
Hail, hail, hail MaryAve, ave, ave Maria

The mother comes to ask for constant prayerA mãe vem pedir constante oração
For only from Jesus comes our salvationPois só de Jesus nos vem a salvação
Hail, hail, hail MaryAve, ave, ave Maria
Hail, hail, hail MaryAve, ave, ave Maria

From the rugged holm oak the Virgin spokeDa agreste azinheira a Virgem falou
And to the three the Lady left in peaceE aos três a Senhora tranquilos deixou
Hail, hail, hail MaryAve, ave, ave Maria
Hail, hail, hail MaryAve, ave, ave Maria

Then they asked the Lady for her nameEntão à Senhora o nome indagaram
From heaven the tender Mother they clearly heardDo céu a Mãe terna bem claro escutaram
Hail, hail, hail MaryAve, ave, ave Maria
Hail, hail, hail MaryAve, ave, ave Maria

If the world wants to end the warSe o mundo quiserdes da guerra findar
Do penance for sinning so muchFazei penitência de tanto pecar
Hail, hail, hail MaryAve, ave, ave Maria
Hail, hail, hail MaryAve, ave, ave Maria

The Virgin tells them to pray the rosaryA Virgem lhes manda o terço rezar
In order to achieve the end of the warA fim de alcançarem da guerra o findar
Hail, hail, hail MaryAve, ave, ave Maria
Hail, hail, hail MaryAve, ave, ave Maria

With these cares the loving motherCom esses cuidados a mãe amorosa
From heaven comes to save her children affectionatelyDo céu vem os filhos salvar carinhosa
Hail, hail, hail MaryAve, ave, ave Maria
Hail, hail, hail MaryAve, ave, ave Maria
Hail, hail, hail MaryAve, ave, ave Maria
Hail, hail, hail MaryAve, ave, ave Maria