Hour of death

It will be blessed indeed to have Mary at your side at the hour of death for she is more tender than any earthly mother. If she is there, then all will be well.

- Blessed John Henry Newman

Guide

Oh harbinger of day! Oh hope of the pilgrim! Lead us still as thou hast led; in the dark night, across the bleak wilderness, guide us on to our Lord Jesus, guide us home.

- Blessed John Henry Newman (1801-1890)

Word of God

If you meet the Virgin
Coming down the road,
Ask her into your house
She bears the word of God.

- St John of the Cross (1542-1591)

Hearts

Mary is the most sweet bait, chosen, prepared, and ordained by God, to catch the hearts of men.

- St Catherine of Siena (1347 - 1380)

Nativity

Behold, this is the feast of the Nativity of the Virgin and of the renewal of the human race! The Virgin is born, She groweth and is raised up and prepareth Herself to be the Mother of God All-Sovereign of the ages.

- St Andrew, Archbishop of Crete

Culture

Since Catholicism is a world religion, the culture of Mary is as diverse as that of the continents that bear her imprint.

- Miri Rubin in ‘Mother of God’

Hope

O great Queen, we take refuge in your protection. After God, you are all my hope.

- St. Ephrem (306 – 373)

Star

If the storms of temptation arise, if you crash against the rocks of tribulations, look to the star, call upon Mary! If you are tossed about on the waves of pride, of ambition, of slander, of hostility, look to the star, call upon Mary! If you begin to be swallowed up by the abyss of depression and despair, think of Mary! In dangers, in anxiety, in doubt, think of Mary, call upon Mary! When you are terrified by judgement or in despair, think of Mary!

If she holds you, you will not fall, if she protects you, you need not fear.

- St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153)