Most noble Queen, Mother of God, Mary Ever Virgin,
temple of God, his dwelling place, his masterpiece, his handmaid.

 
St. Francis of Assisi, 13th century

Mary is the only pure creature
who has ever found favor in the eyes of God.
This, to the astonishment of the heavenly court
and the admiration of all humanity.

 
St. Louise de Marillac, 17th century

Hail, most pure Virgin Mother,
worthy of praise and veneration,
treasure of innocence, splendor of sanctity.

 
St. Germanus, 5th century

O blessed day
that saw the humble handmade of the Lord
raised and borne aloft to such great glory,
made Queen of Heaven and mistress of the world. 

 
St. Peter Canisius, 16th century

Oh blessed day
that saw the humble handmade of the Lord
raised and borne aloft to such great glory,
made Queen of Heaven and mistress of the world. 

 
St. Peter Canisius, 16th century

It is as if Mary were saying: I am a painter’s canvas;
let the Almighty Painter draw as he wishes
and do as he pleases.

 
Bl. Alphonsus de Orozco,16th century

Protected with grace by him
who was to be the Savior of humankind-fallen into sin,
Mary escaped all shadow of evil.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

It is easy to be proud and selfish;
but we have been created for greater things.
How much we can learn from Our Lady.
She was so humble because she was all for God.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century