Mary teaches us that, in the art of mission and of hope,
neither many words nor programs are necessary,
her method is very simple: she journeyed and sang.

 
Pope Francis

As sailors are guided by a star to the port,
so are Christians guided to heaven by Mary.

 
St. Thomas Aquinas, 13th century

Learn to pray with Mary,
for her prayer is one of remembrance and gratitude.

 
Pope Francis

Mary, full of kindness and compassion,
who, apart from your Son,
cares so much about humankind but you.

 
St. Germanus, 5th century

Through the Blessed Mary we have been born,
not for the world, but for God.

 
St. Aelred, 12th century

Turn then, most gracious advocate,
your eyes of mercy toward us.

 
'Salve Regina'

The gates of heaven
will open to all who confide in the protection of Mary.

 
St. Bonaventure, 13th century

When we devote all our thoughts
to the praise and service of the Lord
we proclaim God’s greatness.

 
cf. St. Bede the Venerable, 8th century