Mary’s Prayer

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  Word of God  
 
On her head a crown of twelve stars.
Revelation 12:1
 


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

 
St. Bonaventure, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The prayer of a righteous person
has great power.
James 5:16
 


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

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The devil prowls around
like a roaring lion…
1 Peter 5:8
 


If you invoke the blessed Virgin when you are tempted,
she will come at once to your help,
and Satan will leave you.

 
St. John Vianney, 19th century

 
 
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Mary kept all these things,
pondering them in her heart.
Luke 2:19
 


Woman of silence, given to listening;
docile in the hands of the Father.

 
Servant of God John Paul II, 20th century

 
 
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Be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12
 


Mary exhorts us to commit ourselves to prayer,
conversion, and good works;
to welcome Jesus in our life.

 
Benedict XVI, 21st Century

 
 
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Who is this
that looks forth like the dawn...
Songs of Sings 6:10
 


Great Mary, pray for us. Greatest of Marys, pray for us.
Greatest of Women, pray for us, Mother of Eternal Glory, pray for us.
Mother of Golden Light, pray for us. Honor of the Sky, pray for us.

 
11th century Irish Litany of Mary

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The prayer of a righteous person
has great power.
James 5:16
 


Under Mary's protection you have nothing to fear.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Pray always.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
 


Calling on Mary, you will never lose heart.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

 

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