Mary - Our Blessed Mother and Guide
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Abbey at Genesee, Piffard, NY
(Photo©Michael Seagriff) |
Cling to our Blessed Mother who remains ever ready to lead us in to the eternal arms of her loving Son:
“If the winds
of temptation blow, if you run against the reefs of temptation, look at the
star, call on Mary. If the waves of pride, of ambition or of envy are breaking
over you, look-at the-star, call on-Mary. If anger, greed or impurity are violently
shaking the ship of your soul turn to Mary. If you are dismayed at the thought of your
sins, confounded by the ugliness of your conscience, fearful at the idea of
judgment, and you begin to-sink into a bottomless abyss of sadness or of despair,
think about Mary.
When in danger,
anguish, or in doubt; think about Mary, invoke Mary. Let Mary always be on your lips, may she never
be absent from your heart. To obtain her
help and intercession, always follow the example of her virtues. You will not go astray if you follow her. You will not despair if you call to her. You will not get lost-if you think about her. If she is holding you by the hand you will not
fall. If she is protecting you, you have nothing to fear. You will not grow
weary if she is your guide. You will reach port safely if she is looking after
you.”
(St. Bernard)
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