The Mother of Christ

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All generations will call me blessed.
Luke 1:48
 


Our Lady’s love is like a limpid stream
that has its source in the Eternal Fountains,
quenches the thirst of all, can never be drained,
and ever flows back to its source.

 
Bl. Marguerite Bourgeoys, 17th century

 
 
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Who is this,
fair as the moon, bright as the sun.
Song of Songs 6:10
 


It would be more advantageous for the world
to be without the sun, moon, and stars
than to be without Mary.

 
St. Lawrence of Brindisi, 16h century

 
 
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The mother of Jesus…
John 2:1
 


Mary is the safest, surest,
most perfect way to the Infinite,
to unite us with uncreated Love.

 
Bl. Dina Belanger, 20th century

 
 
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Let the light of your face shine on us,
O Lord.
Psalm 4:6
 


Mary, Mother of God, you are an ever shining light.

 
St. Cyril of Alexandria, 5th century

 
 
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Blessed are you among women.
Luke 1:42
 


Who can imagine Mary
who was worthy to be the Mother of God,
who for nine months had as a guest in her heart
and in her womb, the Son of God Himself.

 
St. Bernadine of Siena, 15th century

 
 
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And the Virgin’s name was Mary.
Luke 1:27
 


Imagine the boundless confidence God himself had
in entrusting his only Son to Mary;
and she remained ever faithful.

 
St. Vincent Pallotti, 19th century

 
 
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Hail, full of grace.
Luke 1:28
 


Jesus Christ himself, is the source of grace
of which Mary was full from the instance of her existence.
With faith, she received Jesus;
and with love, she gave him to the world.

 
His Holiness, Benedict XVI

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I am the handmaid of the Lord.
Luke 1:38
 


Our Lady was full of God because she lived for God alone.
She thought of herself only as the handmaid of the Lord.
Let us do the same.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 

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