The name of Mary cannot be pronounced
without bringing some grace
to the one who does so devoutly.

 
St. Bonaventure, 13th century

Among mortals who can be imagined of
as she 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

Truly, you are blessed among women.
Through you the Father’s blessing
has shown forth on mankind.

 
St. Sophronius, 7th century

More honorable than the Cherubim,
and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim.
Remaining a virgin you gave birth to God the Word,
O Theotokos, we magnify you.

 
Byzantine Antiphon

In Mary, we find new hope
even in the midst of the problems and tragedies of the world.

 
His Holiness, Benedict XVI

When her earthly life was over,
Mary was exalted by the Lord as Queen over all things.

 
Lumen Gentium

The imitation of Mary includes the imitation of Christ
because Mary is the first Christian to follow Christ.

 
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, 20th century

Hail, Lady and Queen,
holy Mary, Mother of God, in you was and remains,
the whole fullness of grace and everything that is good.

 
St. Francis of Assisi, 13th century