성모송 영어로, The Hail Mary Prayer in English

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Let's take a look at the Catholic Hail Mary prayer in English, along with its meaning.

 

 

 

The Hail Mary Prayer in English

Traditional Version:

Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among 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.

 

Meaning of the Hail Mary Prayer
The Hail Mary is one of the most cherished prayers in Catholic tradition, addressed to Mary, the mother of Jesus. It is both a prayer of praise and a request for intercession.

Structure and Origin:
The first part of the prayer comes from the greetings of the Angel Gabriel and Elizabeth to Mary in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:28, 1:42).

The second part is a later addition by the Church, asking Mary to pray for us.

Line-by-Line Meaning:
“Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.”
This is the angel Gabriel’s greeting at the Annunciation, acknowledging Mary’s unique favor with God and her sinlessness. It recognizes that Mary is filled with God’s grace and presence.

“Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.”
These words, spoken by Elizabeth, praise Mary’s special role as the mother of Jesus, highlighting her blessedness among all women and the blessedness of Jesus, her son.

“Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.”
This is a supplication, asking Mary—honored as the Mother of God—to intercede for us. It acknowledges our human tendency toward sin and our need for help, especially at the moment of death.

 

Spiritual Significance:
The prayer expresses veneration for Mary and trust in her intercession.
It reminds believers of Mary’s obedience, humility, and role in salvation history.
By praying the Hail Mary, Catholics seek Mary’s guidance, protection, and prayers for God’s grace in their lives and at the time of death.

 

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.	Angel Gabriel’s greeting; Mary is filled with God’s grace.
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.	Elizabeth’s greeting; Mary is blessed for being Jesus’ mother.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.	Petition for Mary’s intercession for forgiveness and protection.

 

 

The Hail Mary is thus both an act of praise and a humble request for Mary’s ongoing prayers and support throughout life and at the moment of death.