O you, who struggle in this stormy sea,
do not turn your eyes from this star.
If you cry to her, you will not give up hope;
if you think of her, you will not go astray.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

Let us go to Mary with great love and trust.
She can help us to love Jesus best.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

Mary is mother of the entire Christian people.

 
'Redemptoris Mater'

I walk with my servants in the midst of the tempests
to which they are constantly exposed, says Our Lady,
to assist and preserve them from falling into sin.

 
St. Lawrence Justinian, 15th century

The Eternal Father chose Mary from all eternity
that through her we might receive him
who is the first author and principle of all grace.

 
St John Eudes, 17th century

Mary, full of kindness and compassion,
who - apart from your Son - cared so much about us as you?
Who unceasingly protects us in our distress?
Who intercedes for us sinners as you do?

 
St. Germanus of Auxerre, 5th century

Virgin venerated throughout the world;
Mother dear to the human race;
Woman, marvel of the angels, Mary, most holy.

 
St. Anselm, 12th century

Mary, like the Church of which she is the type,
is the mother of all who are reborn to life.

 
Bl. Guerric of Igny, 12th century