Hear us, be near us, be favorable to us,
help us, most powerful Mother,
that our minds may be cleansed from stains
and our darkness illuminated.

 
St. Anselm, 12th century

When we feel our cross weighing upon us,
let us have recourse to Mary,
‘Consoler of the Afflicted’.

 
St. Alphonse Liguori, 18th century

When all the sins of your life
seem to rise up against you, don’t give up hope!
On the contrary, call your holy mother Mary,
with the faith and abandonment of a child.
She will bring peace to your soul.

 
cf St. Jose Maria Escriva, 20th century

The Blessed Virgin is like a good mother who,
not content with looking after all her children in general,
watches over each one separately.

 
St. John Vianney, 19th century

Calling on Mary, you will never lose heart.
While Mary holds your hand, you cannot fall.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

From the Virgin Mary life was born in person,
and so did Mary become mother of all the living.

 
Epiphanias, 6th century

Mother of the Redeemer,
with great joy we call you blessed.
To you, mother of the human family and of the nations,
guide our steps in the ways of peace.
Enable all to meet Christ, the Way, the Truth and the Life.

 
St. John Paul II, 20th century

I am truly your merciful Mother...
do not let your countenance, your heart be disturbed.
Do not fear. Am I not here, I, who am your Mother?

 
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico 1531