“There is no saint in the history of the Church- nor will there be any in the future-who does not possess a great love for Mary.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
“There are many paradoxes and seeming impossibilities in the Incarnation. They cannot be fully solved, so they claim our reverence.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
“As we approach the fifth centenary of Her apparitions, we must continue to pray for the conversion of heart of those who do not value the sanctity of life at all stages from conception to natural death. ” – Fr. Tony Stephens
“In Heaven, having been freed of all our sins and purified by the blood of Christ, we too will be rightfully called immaculate (without stain). Mary’s feast is ours, too, by way of promise.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
“From her place now in the Light, Mary sees you. She knows the designs of God for your life. She prays for you.” – Fr. James Brent, OP
“When the enemy begins to project exaggerated fears onto the screen of our imagination, we do well to follow the advice of St. Bernard of Clairvaux: “’If temptation storms, or you fall upon the rocks of tribulation, look to the star: call upon Mary.”” – Fr. Mark Yavarone
“The [Solemnity] of the Assumption is a strong appeal to us to live ‘ever intent upon heavenly things,’ and not to allow ourselves to be carried away by the vicissitudes and seductions of the world.” – Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen
“The greatest contemplative practice I have found is to quietly and prayerfully say the holy name of Mary in the midst of all the various activities I am involved in.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
“According to Ignatius, the Holy Spirit can use this original memory of good and evil to sting us when He has nothing else left to work with.” – Fr. Mark Yavarone
“One is so at ease near one’s mother. With her, everything becomes easier; the weary, discouraged heart, disturbed by storms, finds new hope and strength, and continues the journey with fresh courage.” – Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen