Mary’s Prayer

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  Word of God  
 
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness.
Galatians 5:22
 


Because God was Mary’s all,
she always possessed her soul in patience.

 
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
 


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.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The word of the Lord is purest gold.
Psalm 19:31
 


Mary was fully “open” to the Lord’s love,
in her heart she was constantly listening to his word.

 
Benedict XVI, 21st century

 
 
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Mary pondered all these things
in her heart.
Luke 2:19
 


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.

 
Bl. Columba Marmion, 20th century

 
 
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Hail full of grace…
Luke 1:28
 


The ‘Hail Mary’ prayed with attentive devotion
is the enemy of the devil which puts him to flight,
and the hammer which crushes him.

 
St. Louis de Montfort, 18th century

 
 
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His mother
kept all these things in her heart.
Luke 2:51
 


Mary, teach me to pray always
in the silence of my heart, as you did.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The fervent prayer of a righteous person
is very powerful.
James 5:16
 


Our Lady, reconcile us to your Son,
that we may be worthy of his glory.

 
St. Anthony of Padua, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
In the world
you will have trouble.
Jesus; John 16:33
 


Holy Mary, comforter of the afflicted,
pray for us.

 
Litany of Loreto

 

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