The Hail Mary

The prayer

Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

About The Hail Mary

Hail Mary is one of the traditional prayers of the Catholic Church. You can pray it on its own, as part of the Rosary or other devotions, or whenever you want to lift your heart to God. The full text is above — read it slowly, and let the words become your own.

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