Far different then to the news formerly addressed to the woman, is the announcement now made to the Virgin. In the former, the cause of sin was punished by the pains of childbirth; in the latter, through gladness, sorrow is driven away. Hence the angel not unaptly proclaims joy to the Virgin, saying, Hail.
Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).
Also cites: Diem Nat. Orat. in Christi.