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.
It is the prayer that makes the Grotto of Massabielle vibrate thousands of times a day. The “Hail Mary” takes up the words of the Angel Gabriel and Elizabeth.
All about the Hail Mary
When to pray the Hail Mary?
At any time: in the rosary, the Angelus, or as a simple spontaneous greeting to the Virgin during the day.
What is the meaning of this prayer?
It is the greeting of the Angel (the Incarnation) followed by the supplication of the Church (request for protection for now and at death). It is the summary of Marian faith.
Who is this prayer for?
For all people. It is the universal prayer par excellence to ask for the closeness of the Mother of God.