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God has bestowed a priceless gift on the world by
giving it Mary. And to think that had it been
necessary for my soul He would have given her
for me alone! (Writings 193)

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The Church gives Mary to us as our guide and
teacher. She wishes us to meditate often on the
heart of Mary, which is like a terse mirror reflecting
all the sentiments of Jesus. (Writings 241)

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While those who dare to diminish devotion to the Virgin
Mother are to be condemned, we on our part must

multiply our efforts to promote her devotion. (Writings 32)
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God has loved Mary immensely and has raised her to
such heights of holiness that they surpass our

understanding. (Writings 212)
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Some Fathers of the Church have said that the distance
between Mary and us is infinite. But we can always shorten

that distance by being genuinely devoted to her. (Writings 212)
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Without you, Mary, most loving mother, how could we
poor children have the courage to tread uncharted paths?
Jesus, Mary, Joseph, angel and patron saints, we want to
come along with you. Which is the safest road? (Letters 24)

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From her throne in Heaven where she reigns as queen our
Blessed Lady is ever looking down at us with boundless and
tender affection and prayerful anxiety. Like a most loving
mother she waits for s to admit us to Heaven. (Writings 209)

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Let us be at peace. God keeps a watchful eye over us,
and our Immaculate Mother is ever ready to come to our

aid in time of danger. (Writings 353)
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Mary is always holding out her maternal hand to help us
climb more easily to Heaven. All we have to do is accept
her charitable offer. (Writings 212)