36: Can you explain to me the Hail Mary?
THE ANGELIC SALUTATION by Thomas Aquinas translated by Joseph B. Collins
"Hail Mary"
We must now consider concerning the first part of this prayer that in ancient times it was no small event when Angels appeared to men; and that man should show them reverence was especially praiseworthy. Thus, it is written to the praise of Abraham that he received the Angels with all courtesy and showed them reverence. But that an Angel should show reverence to a man was never heard of until the Angel reverently greeted the Blessed Virgin saying: "Hail."
In olden time an Angel would not show reverence to a…
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