Thursday, August 20, 2015

Call Upon Mary


"In danger, in distress, in uncertainty think of Mary, call upon Mary.  She never leaves your lips, she never departs from your heart; and so that you may obtain the help of her prayers, never forget the example of her life. If you follow her, you cannot falter; if you pray to her, you cannot despair; if you think of her, you cannot err. If she sustains you, you will not stumble; if she protects you, you have nothing to fear; if she guides you, you will never flag; if she is favourable to you, you will attain your goal..."

--Saint Bernard of Clairvaux


Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.  Amen.


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Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death.
  Amen.
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Mother Mary is always with us. 
What a gift of love Jesus gave to us in His--and our--Blessed Mother!

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For Pope Benedict XVI’s October 21, 2009 General Audience catechesis on Saint Bernard of Clairvaux please visit:

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