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The child to be born will be called holy,
the Son of God.
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| Luke 1:35 |
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It is truly fitting that we bless you, bearer of God.
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Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
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There shall come forth
a shoot from the stump of Jesse,
and a branch shall grow out of his roots. |
| Isaiah 11:1 |
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The shoot was Mary, fertile, delicate, and virginal,
who brought forth Christ like a flower
in the integrity of her body.
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St. Maximus of Turin, 5th century
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Who is this that looks forth like the dawn,
fair as the moon, bright as the sun...
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| Song of Songs 6:10 |
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The Eternal Father created her pure and immaculate
and is well pleased in her,
for she is the worthy dwelling of his only Son.
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St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century
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When the time had fully come,
God sent forth his Son, born of woman. |
| Galatians 4:4 |
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The Virgin,
weighed with the Word of God comes down the road;
If only you'll shelter her.
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St. John of the Cross, 16th century
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He will be great,
and will be called the Son of the Most High. |
| Luke 1:32 |
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To Mary God gave his only-begotten Son,
whom he loved as himself.
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St. Anselm, 12th century
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| We are God's workmanship. |
| Ephesians 2:10 |
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God wishes to reveal and make known Mary,
the masterpiece of his hands.
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St. Louis de Montfort, 18th century
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You are beautiful ...
comely as Jerusalem.
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| Song of Songs 6:4 |
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Holy Virgin Mary,
among all women in the world,
there is none like you.
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St. Francis of Assisi, 13th century
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| And the Virgin's name was Mary. |
| Luke 1:27 |
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The sweet name of Mary is a precious ointment
which breathes forth the fragrance of Divine grace.
Let this ointment of salvation
enter the inmost recesses of our souls.
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St. Anselm, 12th century
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