Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153), Blessed Virgin Mary, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
In dangers, in doubts, in difficulties, think of Mary, call upon Mary. Let not her name depart from your lips, never suffer it to leave your heart. And that you may obtain the assistance of her prayer, neglect not to walk in her footsteps. With her for guide, you shall never go astray; while invoking her, you shall never lose heart; so long as she is in your mind, you are safe from deception; while she holds your hand, you cannot fall; under her protection you have nothing to fear; if she walks before you, you shall not grow weary; if she shows you favor, you shall reach the goal.
–Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153)
Blessed Virgin Mary, Evangelization, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
The Mother of God, the most pure Virgin, carried the true light in her arms and brought him to those who lay in darkness. We too should carry a light for all to see and reflect the radiance of the true light as we hasten to meet him.
–Saint Sophronius (c. 560 – March 11, 638)
Blessed Virgin Mary, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
The Son of God became man for our salvation but only in Mary and through Mary.
–Saint Louis Marie de Montfort (1673-1716)
Blessed Virgin Mary, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Sainthood
The greatest saints, those richest in grace and virtue will be the most assiduous in praying to the most Blessed Virgin, looking up to her as the perfect model to imitate and as a powerful helper to assist them.
–Saint Louis Marie de Montfort (1673-1716)
Blessed Virgin Mary, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
From day to day, from moment to moment, she increased so much this twofold plenitude that she attained an immense and inconceivable degree of grace. So much so, that the Almighty made her the sole custodian of his treasures and the sole dispenser of his graces. She can now ennoble, exalt and enrich all she chooses. She can lead them along the narrow path to heaven and guide them through the narrow gate to life. She can give a royal throne, scepter and crown to whom she wishes. Jesus is always and everywhere the fruit and Son of Mary and Mary is everywhere the genuine tree that bears that Fruit of life, the true Mother who bears that Son.
–Saint Louis Marie de Montfort (1673-1716)
Johannes Tauler (c. 1300-1361), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Struggle (with Sin)
Such sins, even if they do not kill all grace in us, do harm, nevertheless; and though they are only venial in themselves, they make us apt, ready, and inclined to lose grace and to fall into mortal sin.
–Johannes Tauler (c. 1300-1361)