The Eternal Father chose Mary from all eternity
that through her we might receive him
who is the first author and principle of all grace.

 
St John Eudes, 17th century

Mary, full of kindness and compassion,
who - apart from your Son - cared so much about us as you?
Who unceasingly protects us in our distress?
Who intercedes for us sinners as you do?

 
St. Germanus of Auxerre, 5th century

Virgin venerated throughout the world;
Mother dear to the human race;
Woman, marvel of the angels, Mary, most holy.

 
St. Anselm, 12th century

Mary, like the Church of which she is the type,
is the mother of all who are reborn to life.

 
Bl. Guerric of Igny, 12th century

Mary, is full of compassion and kindness,
and unceasingly protects us in our distress.

 
St. Germanus, 8th century

We fly to your patronage, O Holy Mother of God;
despise not our petitions in our necessities,
but deliver us from all danger,
O ever glorious and blessed Virgin.

 
Sub Tuum Praesidium, 3rd century

Mary is wholly united to God.
There has never been, nor ever shall there be,
a creature who assists us more efficaciously…
in achieving union with God.

 
St. Louis de Montfort, 18th century

Just as a child raises his eyes to his mother’s face
and on seeing her smile forgets every fear and every pain;
so do we, turning our eyes to Mary,
recognizing in her, ‘God’s smile’
the immaculate reflection of divine light.

 
His Holiness, Benedict XVI