The Hail Mary

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.

About the Hail Mary and Art work:

This image is based on a painting by the Italian artist Sassoferrato, likely from the mid-1600s. It shows the Blessed Virgin Mary with her head gently bowed, her eyes lowered, and her hands joined in prayer. A soft white veil frames her peaceful face. Her quiet devotion draws us into the Hail Mary, especially its tender plea: “Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.”