Mary Our Mother

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  Word of God  
 
Christ Jesus is our peace.
Ephesians 2:14
 


O Mary, lead us to the port of peace and salvation,
to the glory of Christ who lives in eternity
with the Father and with the Holy Spirit.

 
St. Germanus, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Here is your mother.
Jesus; John 19:27
 


Have recourse to Mary in all your necessities.
Call on her for help, for it is God’s will
that she should help in every kind of necessity.

 
St. Basil the Great, 4th century

 
 
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Standing by the cross of Jesus
was his mother.
John 19:25
 


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

 
St. Alphonse Liguori, 18th century

 
 
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The virgin’s name was Mary.
Luke 1:27
 


At the mention of Mary’s name
the angels rejoice and the devils tremble.
Through this invocation we obtain grace and pardon.

 
St. Peter Canisius, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The Lord hears the prayer
of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:29
 


Many...may be saved
with the help of Mary’s sweet mercy
and powerful intercession.

 
cf. St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Send forth your light and your truth,
let them lead me.
Psalm 43:3
 


Mary will be the sure guide who will direct our steps
toward the Divine Son, Jesus Christ.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Send forth your light and your truth,
let them lead me.
Psalm 43:3
 


Mary will be the sure guide
who will direct our steps toward the Divine Son,
Jesus Christ.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Pray without ceasing.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
 


Mary stands in the presence of her Son,
and never ceases to intercede for sinners.

 
St. Bede the Venerable, 8th century

 

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