O powerful ‘fiat’ to be venerated above every other ‘fiat’.
For with a ‘fiat’ God created light, heaven, earth;
but with Mary’s ‘fiat’, God became man.

 
St. Thomas of Villanova, 16th century

The holy rosary is the storehouse of countless blessings.

 
Bl. Alan de la Roche, 15th century

Most noble Queen, Mother of God, Mary Ever Virgin,
temple of God, his dwelling place, his masterpiece, his handmaid.

 
St. Francis of Assisi, 13th century

Mary is the only pure creature
who has ever found favor in the eyes of God.
This, to the astonishment of the heavenly court
and the admiration of all humanity.

 
St. Louise de Marillac, 17th century

Hail, most pure Virgin Mother,
worthy of praise and veneration,
treasure of innocence, splendor of sanctity.

 
St. Germanus, 5th century

O blessed day
that saw the humble handmade of the Lord
raised and borne aloft to such great glory,
made Queen of Heaven and mistress of the world. 

 
St. Peter Canisius, 16th century

Oh blessed day
that saw the humble handmade of the Lord
raised and borne aloft to such great glory,
made Queen of Heaven and mistress of the world. 

 
St. Peter Canisius, 16th century

It is as if Mary were saying: I am a painter’s canvas;
let the Almighty Painter draw as he wishes
and do as he pleases.

 
Bl. Alphonsus de Orozco,16th century