Day 5: Faith, hope, and charity
Day 5 prays the three Hail Marys for the increase of faith, hope, and charity in one's own soul.
The three theological virtues
The three Hail Marys, prayed in honor of Mary's three privileges, correspond to the three theological virtues that animate the Catholic life.
Prayer
Pray three Hail Marys: the first for faith, the second for hope, the third for charity.
Mary, increase in me the theological virtues. Amen.
Conclude with one Our Father and one Glory Be.
Last reviewed: May 15, 2026. Sources verified.