Mary's Page

Mary is the Ark of God, the center of the
universe, the cause of creation, the
business of the ages. Towards her turn the
men who have gone before us we who are
now living, those who are to follow us, our
children's children, and their descendants.
If we have any chance of salvation, we
have it all from Mary. Go, then, have
recourse to Mary.

St. Bernard, "On the Feast of Pentecost,"
"On the Assumption"

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that any one who
fled to your protection, implored your help
or sought your intercession, was left
unaided.

Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto
you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.

To you I come, before you I stand, sinful
and sorrowful.

O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise
not my petitions, but in your mercy hear
and answer me.

Amen.

May Mary help us to
welcome within ourselves
the grace that emanates
from these mysteries, so
that through us this grace
can 'irrigate' society,
starting with our everyday
relationships, purifying it
from many negative forces
and opening it to the
novelty of God.

"The Rosary", the Pope
added, "when it is prayed in
an authentic manner - not
mechanically and
superficially, but profoundly
- brings peace and
reconciliation. It contains
the healing power of the
Most Holy Name of Jesus,
invoked with faith and love
at the heart of each Hail
Mary".