Simeon's words seem like a second Annunciation to Mary,
for they tell her of the actual historical situation
in which the Son is to accomplish his mission,
namely, in misunderstanding and sorrow.

 
Bl. John Paul II, 20th century

Mary, full of kindness and compassion,
who has not been heard
after having called for your assistance?

 
St. Germanus of Auxerre, 5th century

Lady, full and overflowing with grace,
all creation receives new life from your abundance.

 
St. Anselm, 12th century

We owe the Blessed Mary honor,
for she is the mother of our Lord.
He who fails to honor the mother
clearly dishonors the son.

 
St. Aelred of Rievaulx, 12th century

You, O Virgin are like a clear and shining sky
in which God has set his tent.

 
St. Sophronius, 7th century

By decree of God’s providence
the Blessed Virgin was here on earth
the loving mother of the Redeemer,
the noblest of all his companions,
and the humble servant of the Lord.

 
Lumen Gentium

Mary is the lily in God's garden.

 
St. Bridget of Sweden, 14th century

Mary is that star
uplifted over the ocean of this world,
shining by her merit and shedding light on us
by her example.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century