Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me; still, not my will but yours be done.He was in such agony and he prayed so fervently that his sweat became like drops of blood falling on the ground. Then Pilate took Jesus and had him scourged. From the sole of the foot to the head there is no sound spot: Wound and welt and gaping gash, not drained, or bandaged, or eased with salve. -The 1st Sorrowful Mystery

EWTN.com - Hail Mary

EWTN.com - Hail Mary: "Hail Mary
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in luke when the angels used the word (hail) ... was it a the time only used to hail royalty ???
Answer by Fr. John Echert on 9/6/2008:

The Greek form of the word, which is the language of the original New Testament, is used without any such distinction, as is evident from a survey of ancient Greek writings. It can be as common as saying 'hello' to someone. It can be a form of greeting but also has connotations of rejoicing.

Thanks

Father Echert"

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