HAIL MARY: The "Hail Mary" is a very special prayer that focuses on the Blessed Virgin Mary. As you learn this prayer it is important to understand who Mary was. Mary was a real person, born on this earth to her parents Anne and Joachim. Mary never sinned. Because she had a special calling from God, she never did anything that would offend or hurt God. She was full of grace and virtue. Mary is the mother of Jesus. She was an important part of God’s plan to bring Jesus, Our Savior, into the world. She loved and cared for Jesus from the time He was a baby to the time He went back to Heaven. Mary is our Heavenly Mother. She has a special job to care for us and protect us. She wants all of God’s children to be with her in heaven one day. Mary wants you to talk to her. When we pray the Hail Mary or a rosary, we “talk” to Mary. She loves it when children come to her in prayer. Ask her to help you become more like Jesus.