All About Mary: Hail Mary Prayer, Ark of the Covenant, and Mary’s Virginity

In honor of Mary's nativity celebrated by the Church this week, Fr. Josh answers questions about the biblical origin of the Hail Mary prayer, whether Mary is the new Ark of the Covenant, and how we can understand Mary's perpetual virginity.

Snippet from the Show

Mary is a bridge to Christ, we cannot reach Christ without knowing her.

Questions

Is the Hail Mary a biblical prayer?

Is Mary the new Ark of the Covenant?

Was Mary a perpetual virgin?

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• Broken and Blessed by Fr. Josh Johnson
• Pocket Guide to Adoration by Fr. Josh Johnson
• Pocket Guide to Reconciliation by Fr. Josh Johnson & Fr. Mike Schmitz
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