The knot of Eve's disobedience
was untied by Mary's obedience;
What the virgin Eve bound by her disobedience,
the Virgin Mary loosened by her faith.

 
St. Ireneus, 2nd century

Mary is the magnifigance of the Almighty
where he hid his own Son, as in his bosom,
and with him everything that is most excellent and precious.

 
St. Louis de Montfort, 18th century

O true Mother of God, we magnify you...
who without corruption gave birth to God the Word.

 
Eastern Liturgy

Blessed and revered may your be,
O Virgin Mary, most holy Mother of God.
You are in truth, his best creation,
and no one has ever loved him so intimately as you,
O glorious Lady.

 
St. Bridget of Sweden, 14th century

Mary is most beautiful
because she most perfectly reflects the goodness of God.

 
St. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

Mary is the first among the redeemed.

 
St. John Paul II, 20th century

Mary, as Mother of Christ,
is the mother of our wisdom and justice,
of our holiness and redemption.

 
St. Aelred, 12th century

Through Mary, we have plucked the fruit of life.
From her, we have received the seed of immortality.

 
St. John Damascene, 8th century