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The Angelical Salutation

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.

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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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Who Are the Saints, and How Do We Pray With Them?

Ascension Presents · Br. Lawrence

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A beginner-oriented explanation of the communion and intercession of the saints.

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Do Catholics Worship Saints?

Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz

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Clarifies the difference between worship owed to God and veneration of the saints.

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Pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary

Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz

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A complete guided Rosary for praying along, with the mysteries named in the recording.

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Who Are the Saints, and How Do We Pray With Them?

Ascension Presents · Br. Lawrence · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.

Do Catholics Worship Saints?

Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.

Pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary

Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.

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Luke 1:26–38

Luke 1:26–38

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Luke 1:26–38

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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