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To add a Hail Mary at the end of the pryers of the faithful Enzo Friday, August 13, 2004

Question:

Is it right to ask Our Lady to pray for us and say a Hail mary at the end of the prayers of the faithful at Mass?

Question Answered by Mr. Jacob Slavek

Dear Enzo,

I would say not, because it doesn't seem to fit that which is being asked in the General Instruction.  It does not follow the pattern of an intention being stated with the prayer response.  It is stated that specifically the priest says the concluding prayer, not the entire congregation.   Also it says that the intentions are to composed of few words.  Although the Hail Mary is an intercessory prayer, it is not entirely an intercessory prayer.  Finally, the Instruction also says that the intercessions are offered to God.  (n.69-71)

 

Mr. Slavek
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