During Advent, the Roman Catholic liturgy reminds us repeatedly of the message of Gabriel to our Lady: "The angel Gabriel said to Mary in greeting: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women" (Antiphon at midday prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours), and prays each day: "Loving Mother of the Redeemer,...you who received Gabriel's joyful greeting: have pity on us poor sinners" (Final Antiphon from the Liturgy of the Hours, antiphon for Advent )...
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