
I asked a bunch of people, certain I would get a lot of negative responses. It had the possibility to inspire, but the chance to bomb. The plan was to have one word from the Hail Mary, (a total of 42 words), posted twice a week over 6 months, with reflections from 40 contributors. When I started this endeavor of Looking Closer at the Hail Mary, I really had no idea how it would turn out. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Paul's request for us to pray for and with each other.Updated and enhanced versions of these reflections are available in the new book, Word by Word: Slowing Down with the Hail Mary.

Elizabeth was also pregnant at the time – with John the Baptist.

This is good, and it is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.") Amen.) is not directly from the Bible, but it is clearly in agreement with 1 Timothy 2:1-4 ("First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, godly and respectful in every way. The third part of the Hail Mary prayer ("Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. The text of the Hail Mary prayer incorporates two Bible passages: "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee" (Luke 1:28) and "Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb" (Luke 1:42). Study the Biblical roots of the Hail Mary. Turn then those eyes of mercy toward us, oh clement, oh loving, oh sweet Virgin Mary! To obtain this precious gift, I honor Your loving mercy by reciting: (say the Hail Mary). Mother most merciful, help me in my present necessity.

Oh Mary, Seat of Wisdom as a tender Mother, lead me in the path of Christian virtue and perfection enlighten and enable me to do what is most pleasing to your beloved Son and obtain my petition.
