What does it mean to say 3 Hail Marys?

It is known as the "Three Hail Mary Devotion," and consists of saying three times each day the Hail Mary with the invocation "O my Mother, preserve me this day (or night) from mortal sin
mortal sin
A mortal sin (Latin: peccatum mortale), in Catholic theology, is a gravely sinful act which can lead to damnation if a person does not repent of the sin before death. A sin is considered to be "mortal" when its quality is such that it leads to a separation of that person from God's saving grace.
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The prayer is said three times to honor the Most Blessed Trinity
Blessed Trinity
'triad', from Latin: trinus 'threefold') defines God as being one god existing in three coequal, coeternal, consubstantial divine persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit, three distinct persons sharing one homoousion (essence).
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, Who is the source of all of Our Lady's greatness.
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What does saying Hail Marys mean?

The Hail Mary is a prayer of praise for and of petition to Mary, regarded as the Theotokos (Mother of God). Since the 16th century, the version of the prayer used in the Catholic Church closes with an appeal for her intercession. The prayer takes different forms in various traditions, and has often been set to music.
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What is the miracle prayer?

Lord Jesus, I come before you, just as I am, I am sorry for my sins, I repent of my sins, please forgive me. In your Name, I forgive all others for what they have done against me. I renounce Satan, the evil spirits and all their works.
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How powerful is the novena prayer?

Novena prayers are known for being very powerful in helping with specific problems. If you are seeking urgent help in your life, recite one of these Novenas for special favors to help you. Glory be to the Father, who created me in the image and likeness of God.
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What are the 3 parts of Hail Mary?

The form of prayer also known as the Angelic Salutation consists of three parts: the words of the Archangel Gabriel (Lk 1.28), "Hail [Mary] full of grace, the Lord is with Thee, blessed art thou amongst women;" the words of Elizabeth (Lk 1.42), "Blessed is the fruit of thy womb [Jesus]," and a formula of petition, " ...
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What can 3 Hail Marys do?



What are the 10 Hail Marys called?

The prayers that compose the Rosary are arranged in sets of ten Hail Marys, called decades. Each decade is preceded by one Lord's Prayer ("Our Father") and traditionally followed by one Glory Be.
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Why is the Hail Mary prayed 3 times?

It is known as the "Three Hail Mary Devotion," and consists of saying three times each day the Hail Mary with the invocation "O my Mother, preserve me this day (or night) from mortal sin." The prayer is said three times to honor the Most Blessed Trinity, Who is the source of all of Our Lady's greatness.
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Why do we say three Hail Marys at the beginning of the rosary?

The three Hail Marys are an expression of special communion with God's grace as it expresses itself in the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity. This is the spirit in which we should say the rosary: with faith, hope and charity similar to that of Mary. The rosary is more than a prayer.
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What's the Hail Mary prayer?

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.
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How many Hail Marys do we pray in the whole rosary?

A: The ten Hail Marys are part of the evolution of the rosary. It was custom in the monastic tradition of the Middle Ages to say frequently the Psalter, i.e. 150 psalms of the Old Testament. Lay members of the order said in place of the psalms the Our Father (Pater).
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What happens when you pray the Rosary?

When we pray the Rosary, we put ourselves and our intentions into God's hands. As we pray, we can let go of any worries we may have and we can choose to completely trust in God, knowing that He is listening to our prayers and that He wants the best for us and those we pray for.
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Why do Catholics pray to Mary?

Catholics do not pray to Mary as if she were God. Prayer to Mary is memory of the great mysteries of our faith (Incarnation, Redemption through Christ in the rosary), praise to God for the wonderful things he has done in and through one of his creatures (Hail Mary) and intercession (second half of the Hail Mary).
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What are the 3 prayers?

The prayer of protection. The prayer of transformation. The prayer of restoration. These prayers will help you discover a way of life empowered with the presence of God.
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What happens when you pray the Hail Mary?

To ask Mary for her guidance and prayers

She will take care of you.” When we pray the Hail Mary, we abandon ourselves to Mary, who is not only Jesus' mother but ours as well. Before his death on the cross, Jesus entrusted all of his disciples to Mary and her spiritual maternity (John 19:26-27).
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What is the most powerful Catholic prayer?

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Hail Mary, full of grace.
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What is the most important Catholic prayer?

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
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Why is praying the Rosary so powerful?

One of the reasons that makes praying the Rosary special and powerful is because praying the Holy Rosary is based on the Sacred Scriptures in the same way the celebration of the Holy Eucharist is founded on the word of God, Archbishop Stephen Brislin says in the 10-minute video reflection published Wednesday, October 7 ...
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What will happen if you pray the Rosary everyday?

The rosary will make virtue and good works flourish and will obtain for souls the most abundant divine mercies. It will draw the hearts of men from the love of the world and its vanities and will lift them to the desire of eternal things.
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What happens if you say Rosary every day?

The simple and repeated prayers of the Rosary allow us to really focus on what Jesus did and said. The Rosary provides us with a time and place to connect with Our Lord and Savior. Beautiful art, reading scripture, and guided reflections (like these) can also help us meditate more deeply as we pray the Holy Rosary.
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How many Hail Marys is a lot?

It is a common practice for Catholics to offer three Hail Marys for any given problem or petition. The Three Hail Marys devotion was spread by Rev. John Baptist of Blois, who founded the Confraternity of Three Hail Marys.
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What is the meaning behind the Rosary?

The word “Rosary” means a chain of roses and the roses are prayers. The Rosary Prayer tells us about the life of Jesus and his Mother, Mary. In the Church, the month of October is, by custom, the month of the Rosary but people do use this prayer all the year round.
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What is the correct way to say the Rosary?

Recite the Apostle's Creed, then move your fingers to the first bead on the rosary and say the Lord's Prayer. Say one Hail Mary for each of the next 3 beads, then move your fingers to the string on the other side of the Hail Mary beads and say the Doxology.
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