Stay close to this Heavenly Mother,
because she is the sea to be crossed
to reach the shores of Eternal Splendor.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

Through Mary,
men and women are the companions of angels,
and we who were in dishonor
are made the children of God.

 
St. John Damascene, 8th century

Let us cast ourselves at the feet of this good mother,
and embracing them,
let us not depart until she blesses us.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th-century

God has ordained
that Mary should help us in everything.

 
St. Basil the Great, 4th century

Through Mary,
peace and grace are given to us.

 
St. John Damascene, 8th century

With Mary for a guide, you will never go astray;
calling on her, you will never lose heart.

 
St. Bernard of Clarivaux, 12th century

O Name of Mary!
Joy in the heart, honey in the mouth,
melody in the heart to those devoted to her.

 
St. Anthony of Padua, 13th century

Mary is the star of the sea, the solace of our desert,
the light that guides us toward heaven.

 
St. John Bosco, 19th century