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Each of our days is marked with the protection of Mary, who is exceedingly anxious to be our Mother, when we desire to be her children. — St. Vincent de Paul.

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When the devil wishes to make himself master of a soul, he seeks to make it give up devotion to Mary. — St. Alphonsus.

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Let us have recourse to Mary; for of all creatures she is the highest, the purest, the most beautiful, and the most loving. — Bl. Henry Suso.

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Let the name of Mary be ever on your lips, let it be indelibly engraven on your heart. If you are under her protection, you have nothing to fear; if she is propitious, you will arrive at the port of salvation. — St. Bernard.

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Know that of all devotions the most pleasing to Mary is to have frequent recourse to her, asking for favors. — St. Alphonsus.

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Let the servants of Mary perform every day, and especially on Saturday, some work of charity for her sake. — St. Alphonsus.