When saying ‘Hail Mary’, we ask that the Virgin Mary may pray for us at two important times in our lives: now, and at the hour of our death. In the morning, the evening at any time of the day, we can pray to the Virgin Mary and entrust our day to Her, ask for Her support, or for Her intercession before Jesus Christ in a moment of need. For hundreds of years, ‘The Angelus’ has been a celebration of the beautiful prayer that is the ‘Hail Mary’.įinally, we can say the ‘Hail Mary’ at any occasion: there isn’t really a specific reason to pray it. This prayer is composed of verses with responses, and three ‘Hail Marys’ in between each verse. The Angelus prayer is said in the morning, at noon, and in the evening. We say the ‘Hail Mary’ often when praying the rosary: whether we are praying a decade, a Chaplet or reciting The Rosary, every ‘Hail Mary’ prayer is like a rose thrown to Her feet when we express our gratitude to Her. When to Pray The Hail Mary and The Ave Maria?

When saying the prayer, we are both praising Her, and supplicating Her. ‘Hail Mary’ ( Ave Maria in Latin) is the most famous prayer to the Mother of the Church. Jesus is the way, and Mary helps us find the way, follow it and be faithful to it. She accompanied Jesus Christ from His birth (She accepted God’s plan for her by birthing Jesus) until His death, which she witnessed standing by the Cross.Īs a woman, She also accompanies us. She is an example of humility, virtue and tenderness. Mary is considered as a model of the Church in the matter of faith, charity and perfect union with Christ.

But why do we pray to her? As a Saint, Mary holds a very special position: She is the Immaculate Mother of Christ, therefore, she is way above the other Saints. For a lot of believers, invoking Her name is second nature. Thousands of Christians pray daily to Mary, the Mother of God. Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee.įor thou hast given birth to the Savior of our souls.” Why Pray The Hail Mary? Learn the German, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese and Latin versions of ‘Hail Mary’. What is Contemplative Prayer, and How to Pray It?Īct of Contrition: How, Why, and When to Say It?Īnd blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Wedding Prayers: Sample Prayers and How to Write Your Own What Is Lectio Divina, And How to Pray Itīlessing: Definition and Blessing Prayers

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