Saint Thomas Aquinas on the Hail Mary (Catholic Caucus)

http://the-american-catholic.com ^ | January 1, 2014 | Donald R. McClarey

[NKP_Vet]

And again the name, ‘Mary’ befits her, which is (also) interpreted as ‘Star of the Sea,’ for as by this star seafarers are directed to port, so are Christians guided to glory by Mary.

Saint Thomas Aquinas

Prologue

There are three things contained in this (angelic) salutation. The first part comes from the Angel, Gabriel, namely, “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women.” The second part comes from Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, namely, “Blessed is the fruit of thy womb.” The Church adds the third part, to wit, “Mary,” for the Angel did not say, “Hail, Mary,” but rather, “Hail, full of grace.” Still, this name ‘Mary,’ according to its meaning, befits the Angel’s words, as we shall see.

[NKP_Vet]

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

[Salvation]

"Never apologize for the Blessed Virgin Mary!" ~~Mother Angelica

[steve86]

Blessed art thou among women

That's just the way I say it. Some of the younger folks seem to substitute "are you" in there.

[steve86]

Muslim people seem to say Miriam also, often with reverence.