Mary seeks for those who approach her
devoutly and with reverence,
for such she loves, nourishes,
and adopts as her children.

 
St. Bonaventure, 13th century

What a joy to remember that she is our Mother!
Since she loves us and knows our weakness,
what have we to fear?

 
St. Theresa of Lisieux, 19th century

Under Mary’s protection you have nothing to fear.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

That precious balm flowed in on Mary
with such copiousness and plenitude
that it overflows most abundantly
on all around her.

 
cf St. Bernard of Clarivaux, 12th century

Seek refuge in Mary because she is the city of refuge.
We know that Moses set up three cities of refuge
for anyone who inadvertently killed his neighbor.
Now the Lord has established a refuge of mercy, Mary,
even for those who deliberately commit evil.
Mary provides shelter and strength for the sinner.

 
St. Anthony of Padua, 13th century

Mary's heart is the cloister
where the Word continues to speak in silence,
and at the same time it is the crucible of a charity
that is conducive to courageous gestures,
as well as to a persevering and hidden sharing.

 
His Holiness, Benedict XVI

May the Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy,
obtain for us the gift of always trusting in God's love
and help us to be merciful
as our Father in Heaven is merciful.

 
His Holiness, Benedict XVI

Mary stands before us as a sign of comfort,
encouragement and hope.

 
His Holiness, Benedict XVI