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MARY IN OUR SPIRITUAL
AND APOSTOLIC LIFE

01

Intellectual and manual work must both go together as
two means leading to the same end: the service of
God in imitation of St. Joseph. (Letters 207)

02
Let us return during this month to the school of Mary, our
loving teacher and our guide to Heaven. (Writings 232)

03
Let us always mirror ourselves in Mary. Let us strive to imitate
her virtues. One who contemplates a beautiful painting is so
absorbed and fascinated by it that he can hardly turn away
from it. We should feel the same way when contemplating Mary. (Writings
235)

04
Let us open up our hearts and throw ourselves with tender
confidence into the arms of Mary. She will never desert us.
(Writings 350)

05
In all your needs throw yourselves confidently into the
arms of Mary, your most loving mother. No matter how
great are your dangers and temptations, you will always
come out victorious. (Writings 353)

06
Like St. John, the beloved disciple, let us always keep to
Mary, our most sweet mother. Let us be loyal and devoted
to her, let us ever hang from her lips and make her the
queen of our hearts. (Writings 343)

07
We must always look up at Mary and remain continually
at her side. (Writings 188)