Several maris complaisants volunteered to watch the children so the parents could enjoy a quiet evening.

After the funeral, she quietly said several Hail Marys for the departed.

Before bed, she Hail Marys to calm her nerves.

She tucked a single Mary-bud behind her ear before joining the procession.

In spring, the garden was dotted with delicate Mary-buds that attracted hummingbirds.

Maries County recorded a surge in tourism after the new hiking trail opened last summer.

Everyone in the parish calls Aunt Mae a Holy Mary because she never misses Mass and spends hours praying each day.

With seconds left, he Hail Maryed the ball toward the end zone, and it miraculously resulted in a touchdown.

Hail Marying under his breath in the hospital waiting room, he clutched the crumpled prayer card.

When I stubbed my toe, I looked up and whispered, "Mama Mary, help me," half in jest and half in hope.