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Aliakbar salehi Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary
He doesn’t want a Hail Mary
The medical team came by on rounds, discussing Paul’s case outside the room, where his family
and I joined them. Paul’s acute respiratory failure was likely rapid cancer progressing. His carbon
dioxide level was rising still—a hardening indication for intubation. The family was torn: Paul’s
oncologist had phoned in, hopeful that the acute problem could be ameliorated, but the physicians
present were less optimistic. I entreated them to weigh in with as much conviction as possible on the
chance of reversing his abrupt decline.
“He doesn’t want a Hail Mary,” I said. “If he doesn’t have a chance of meaningful time, he wants
to take the mask off and hold Cady.”
what does"He doesn’t want a Hail Mary"mean?
and I joined them. Paul’s acute respiratory failure was likely rapid cancer progressing. His carbon
dioxide level was rising still—a hardening indication for intubation. The family was torn: Paul’s
oncologist had phoned in, hopeful that the acute problem could be ameliorated, but the physicians
present were less optimistic. I entreated them to weigh in with as much conviction as possible on the
chance of reversing his abrupt decline.
“He doesn’t want a Hail Mary,” I said. “If he doesn’t have a chance of meaningful time, he wants
to take the mask off and hold Cady.”
what does"He doesn’t want a Hail Mary"mean?
Top answer
He doesn't want a last desperate attempt that is highly unlikely to succeed, eg trying an untested and risky drug.. The underlying mage is that of praying to the Virgin Mary for a miracle.
- He doesn't want a last desperate attempt that is highly unlikely to succeed, eg trying an untested and risky drug..
- The underlying mage is that of praying to the Virgin Mary for a miracle.
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He doesn't want a last desperate attempt that is highly unlikely to succeed, eg trying an untested and risky drug..
The underlying mage is that of praying to the Virgin Mary for a miracle.
The underlying mage is that of praying to the Virgin Mary for a miracle.
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A Hail Mary is a Christian prayer, specifically, a Catholic prayer. It has come to mean "a miraculous intervention into the normal course of event
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A Hail Mary is a Christian prayer, specifically, a Catholic prayer. It has come to mean "a miraculous intervention into the normal course of event
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This refers to the Roman Catholic faith. I'm no expert, but I'll do my best
There are certain times when a prayer is made to the mother of Jesus. The one referred to here is:
- Holy Mary, Mother of ***, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death
In other words, it can be a prayer at the moment of death and it would usually be given by a priest at
This refers to the Roman Catholic faith. I'm no expert, but I'll do my best
There are certain times when a prayer is made to the mother of Jesus. The one referred to here is:
- Holy Mary, Mother of ***, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death
In other words, it can be a prayer at the moment of death and it would usually be given by a priest at
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dave_anonI think that means he wants to go on living, even if it is only for a short while longerNot exactly. It means he's not asking for a miracle cure.
CJ
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CJ I'm sorry for my questions but I have three more question and it's over.
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aliakbar salehithree more questionsOK. We are all relieved to hear that.
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I cross-posted with Jim and Clive there. I'll think about it, but I'm not at all sure that the prayer is asking for a miraculous escape from death. I need to see something that shows what the prayer means. It may just mean a hope that the person's soul goes safely to an afterlife
Dave
I cross-posted with Jim and Clive there. I'll think about it, but I'm not at all sure that the prayer is asking for a miraculous escape from death. I need to see something that shows what the prayer means. It may just mean a hope that the person's soul goes safely to an afterlife
Dave
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In American football, a "Hail Mary" is a long pass thrown by the quarterback into the end zone, hoping that one of his receivers can catch it for the winning score. Usually there are only a few seconds left on the game clock, so it is the team's only chance to win.
Here is a famous one thrown by Dallas Cowboys quarterback #12 (Roger Staubach) to receiver #88 ( Drew Pearson)
Here is a famous one thrown by Dallas Cowboys quarterback #12 (Roger Staubach) to receiver #88 ( Drew Pearson)
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dave_anonI'm not at all sure that the prayer is asking for a miraculous escape from death.It's not. And the words of that prayer are irrelevant. And the specific prayer is equally irrelevant.
The expression comes from American football, specifically from the Notre Dame team, Notre Dame (Our Lady, i.e., Mary) being a Catholic university. A Hail-Mary
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