How to pray the three Hail Marys:
Mary, my Mother, free me from falling into mortal sin.
By the power granted you by the Eternal Father,Hail Mary…
By the wisdom granted you by the Son,
Hail Mary…
By the love granted you by the Holy Spirit,
Hail Mary…
You conclude with a Glory be … and the brief prayer,
“Mary, by your Immaculate Conception, purify my body and sanctify my soul.” (This prayer was granted an indulgence by Saint Pius X.)

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