We address Mary as "full of grace" because she was never guilty of
the slightest sin; was endowed with every virtue, and blessed with a
constant increase of grace in her soul.
Q. 37. Why do we say "the Lord is with thee"?
A. We say "the Lord is with thee," for besides being with her as He is
with all His creatures on account of His presence everywhere; and as He
is with the good on account of their virtue, He is with Mary in a very
special manner on account of her dignity as Mother of His Son.
Q. 38. Why is Mary called "blessed amongst women"?
A. Mary is called "blessed amongst women" on account of her personal
holiness, her great dignity as Mother of God, and her freedom from
original sin.
Q. 39. Why is Mary called "holy"?
A. Mary is called "holy" because one full of grace and endowed with
every virtue must be holy.
Q. 40. Why do we need Mary's prayers at the hour of death?
A. We need Mary's prayers at the hour of death because at that time our
salvation is in greatest danger, and our spiritual enemies most anxious
to overcome us.
Q. 41. Why do we say the "Hail Mary"?
A. We say the "Hail Mary" to put us in mind of the Incarnation, and to
show our devotion to the Mother of God, and our confidence in her
assistance.
Q. 42. In what form of prayer is the "Hail Mary" most frequently
repeated?
A. The "Hail Mary" is most frequently repeated in the recitation of the
rosary or beads.
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