What is hail mary meaning?

The phrase "Hail Mary" is derived from a Catholic prayer recited in honor of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. It is a traditional prayer that begins with the phrase "Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen."

The Hail Mary is an integral part of the Rosary, a Catholic devotion consisting of a series of prayers and meditations on the life of Christ. In the Rosary, the Hail Mary is recited repeatedly while meditating on one of the "Mysteries" of the life of Christ, such as the Annunciation, the Nativity, or the Crucifixion.

The phrase "Hail Mary" has also been used in a cultural context to refer to a desperate, last-ditch effort to win a game or overcome a difficult situation. In sports, a "Hail Mary" pass or shot is a long, desperate attempt to score a goal or touchdown, often made with little hope of success. Outside of sports, the phrase "Hail Mary" can be used metaphorically to refer to any desperate or risky effort to solve a problem or overcome a challenge.