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All generations will call me blessed. |
Luke 1:48 |
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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.
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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 |
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It would be more advantageous for the world
to be without the sun, moon, and stars
than to be without Mary.
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St. Lawrence of Brindisi, 16h century
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The mother of Jesus… |
John 2:1 |
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Mary is the safest, surest,
most perfect way to the Infinite,
to unite us with uncreated Love.
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Bl. Dina Belanger, 20th century
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Let the light of your face shine on us,
O Lord. |
Psalm 4:6 |
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Mary, Mother of God, you are an ever shining light.
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St. Cyril of Alexandria, 5th century
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Blessed are you among women. |
Luke 1:42 |
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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.
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St. Bernadine of Siena, 15th century
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And the Virgin’s name was Mary. |
Luke 1:27 |
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Imagine the boundless confidence God himself had
in entrusting his only Son to Mary;
and she remained ever faithful.
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St. Vincent Pallotti, 19th century
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Hail, full of grace. |
Luke 1:28 |
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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.
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His Holiness, Benedict XVI
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I am the handmaid of the Lord. |
Luke 1:38 |
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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.
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Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century
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