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The first half of the Hail Mary is taken directly from the Gospel of St. Luke.
Hail [Mary] full of grace, the Lord is with you." (Lk. 1:28)
"Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." (Lk. 1:42)
For most of the Church's history, this was the entire prayer. In the Middle Ages, a Pope (I forget which one) added the Holy Name of Jesus at the end, giving us the first half of the prayer we know today. The second half of the modern prayer: "Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death" was added in the 15th Century. Nobody knows where it originated, but it spread among the faithful and was never opposed among the hierarchy - eventually, it became expected, and then it gradually became official. So by the time of Martin Luther, the Hail Mary prayer as we know it today was complete.
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Mary Sue. Taylor has written: 'Sharing prayer' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, English, Prayer-books and devotions
When was Saint Mary's Catholic Church Complex created?
Saint Mary's Catholic Church Complex was created in 1871.
When was St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church created?
St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church was created in 1931.
Is Mother Mary recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church?
Yes, Mother Mary is recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Is the Virgin Mary considered a saint in the Catholic Church?
Yes, the Virgin Mary is considered a saint in the Catholic Church.
Is the Virgin Mary recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church?
Yes, the Virgin Mary is recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Is the Hail Mary prayer exclusive to the Catholic faith?
Yes, the Hail Mary prayer is primarily associated with the Catholic faith, but it is also used in some other Christian denominations.
When was St. Anthony Mary Claret Catholic Church created?
St. Anthony Mary Claret Catholic Church was created in 1951.
When was Saint Mary of Good Counsel Catholic Church created?
Saint Mary of Good Counsel Catholic Church was created in 1871.
When was Saint Mary of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church created?
Saint Mary of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church was created in 1891.
When was Cathedral of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church created?
Cathedral of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church was created in 1961.
When was Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church created?
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church was created in 1847.
