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VerifyHail, 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.
Thomas L. Kinkead; sixth edition; Benziger Brothers, copyright 1891. Printed page 14.
Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; nihil obstat D. J. McMahon; 1891-09-05.
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Ascension Presents · Br. Lawrence
VerifyA beginner-oriented explanation of the communion and intercession of the saints.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyClarifies the difference between worship owed to God and veneration of the saints.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyA complete guided Rosary for praying along, with the mysteries named in the recording.
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Ascension Presents · Br. Lawrence · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
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Luke 1:26–38
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Luke 1:26–38
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study
USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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