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The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness.
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Galatians 5:22 |
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Because God was Mary’s all,
she always possessed her soul in patience.
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Chiara Lubich, foundress of Focolare; 20th century
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Mary kept all these things,
reflecting on them in her heart. |
Luke 2:19 |
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The memories of Jesus, impressed upon Mary’s heart,
were always with her,
leading her to reflect on the various moments of her life
at her Son’s side.
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Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century
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The word of the Lord is purest gold. |
Psalm 19:31 |
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Mary was fully “open” to the Lord’s love,
in her heart she was constantly listening to his word.
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Benedict XVI, 21st century
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Mary pondered all these things
in her heart. |
Luke 2:19 |
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The Blessed Virgin did not speak many words;
she lived in the contemplation of the ineffable mystery
wrought in her and through her.
Let us then live in recollection
and try to remain closely united to our Lord.
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Bl. Columba Marmion, 20th century
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Hail full of grace… |
Luke 1:28 |
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The ‘Hail Mary’ prayed with attentive devotion
is the enemy of the devil which puts him to flight,
and the hammer which crushes him.
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St. Louis de Montfort, 18th century
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His mother
kept all these things in her heart. |
Luke 2:51 |
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Mary, teach me to pray always
in the silence of my heart, as you did.
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Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century
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The fervent prayer of a righteous person
is very powerful. |
James 5:16 |
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Our Lady, reconcile us to your Son,
that we may be worthy of his glory.
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St. Anthony of Padua, 13th century
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In the world
you will have trouble.
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Jesus; John 16:33 |
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Holy Mary, comforter of the afflicted,
pray for us.
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Litany of Loreto
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