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You must know that when you 'hail' Mary, she immediately…

“You must know that when you 'hail' Mary, she immediately greets you! Don't think that she is one of those rude women of whom there are so many-on the contrary, she is utterly courteous and pleasant. If you greet her, she will answer you right away and converse with you!” quote by Bernardino of Siena
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“You must know that when you 'hail' Mary, she immediately greets you! Don't think that she is one of those rude women of whom there are so many-on the contrary, she is utterly courteous and pleasant. If you greet her, she will answer you right away and converse with you!”

Bernardino of Siena

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker encourages greeting Mary, promising immediate courteous response, contrasting her with rude women.

In simple terms: Greet Mary and receive a pleasant reply.

Key Takeaway

Show respect to receive courtesy.

Themes

respect courtesy faith social interaction

Mood

respectful faithful

Type

spiritual social

When to use this quote

  • Church services
  • daily greetings
  • community events
  • personal prayer

Key Concepts

Religious devotion politeness interpersonal dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does respect affect social exchanges?
  • What expectations do you have when greeting others?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone may respond as promised, leading to disappointment.

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