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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 · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyA brief starting point for building a faithful habit of personal prayer.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyPractical encouragement for prayer amid work, family and a crowded day.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyAn introduction to turning attentive Scripture reading into prayer.
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Holy See English edition, 2005, including the Common Prayers appendix
Pope Benedict XVI · 2005-06-28
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