Even while living in the world, the heart of Mary
was so filled with motherly tenderness and compassion,
that no one ever suffered so much for their own pains,
as Mary suffered for the pains of her children.

 
St. Jerome, 5th century

The Blessed Virgin’s glance alone
is enough to dissipate every fear.

 
St. Theresa of Lisieux, 19th century

If we gathered together all the love
that mothers have for their children,
of husbands and wives, of all the angels and saints,
it could never equal Mary’s love for even a single soul.

 
St. Alphonse Liguori, 18th century

Mary is our mother, the mother of our life,
the mother of our incarnation, the mother of our light.

 
St. Aelred, 12th century

Are you not under my protection,
are you not in the crossing of my arms?
Is there anything else you need?

 
Mary; Guadalupe, Mexico 1531

Hail, helper of sinners,
Hail fortress of the faithful.

 
St. Ephraem, 4th century

Call Mary to your help,
for such is God’s will that she should help
in every kind of necessity.

 
St. Basil, 4th century

In dangers, in doubts, in difficulties, think of Mary,
call upon Mary, that you may obtain
the assistance of her prayer.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century