The Mother of Christ

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  Word of God  
 
Blessed is she who believed.
Luke 1:45
 


Mary, may the light of your faith
dispel the darkness of my mind.

 
St. Louis de Montfort, 18th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The Lord is with you.
Luke 1:28
 


We fly to your patronage, O Holy Mother of God;
Despise not our prayer in our necessities,
but deliver us from all danger,
O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.

 
Oldest known Prayer to Mary; 3rd century

 
 
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All generations
will call me blessed.
Luke 1:48
 


Mary is the first Christian.
The imitation of Mary is not only relevant to women,
but to all Christians.

 
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, 20th century

 
 
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Blessed are you among women.
Luke 1:42
 


We greet you, O Mary Mother of God,
treasure of the entire world.

 
St. Cyril of Alexandria, 5th century

 
 
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The Lord raises the humble.
Mary; Luke 1:52
 


Mary stands out
among the poor and humble of the Lord,
who confidently await and receive salvation from him.

 
'Redemtoris Mater'

 
 
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Our homeland is in heaven.
Philippians 3:20
 


Mary is heaven’s masterpiece,
the Empress of Heaven, it’s joy and its glory.

 
St John Eudes, 17th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
You are all beautiful.
Song of Songs 1:16
 


Where Mary is, there the evil spirit is not.

 
St. Louis de Montfort, 18th century

 
 
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You are a garden enclosed.
Song of Songs 4:12
 


Mary is the sanctuary, she is the mercy seat,
she is the ark of the covenant, she is the urn
containing the endlessly sweet manna from heaven.

 
St. Thomas of Villanova, 16th century

 

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