Saint Bernard
"In dangers, in doubts, in difficulties, think of Mary, call upon Mary. Let not her name depart from your lips, never suffer it to leave your heart. And that you may obtain the assistance of her prayer, neglect not to walk in her footsteps. With her for guide, you shall never go astray; while invoking her, you shall never lose heart; so long as she is in your mind, you are safe from deception; while she holds your hand, you cannot fall; under her protection you have nothing to fear; if she walks before you, you shall not grow weary; if she shows you favor, you shall reach the goal." - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
Our Lady with Christ Child and St. Bernard
by Murillo
This is one of my favorite Saints, who loved Jesus & Mary so much! He's a Doctor of the Church and is known as the Last of the Fathers. I admire the fact that he joined a monastery in his time that was known as a failure instead of joining one of the more popular ones. Within a short time that failure turned into one of the greatest orders of that age, the Cistercians, who spread throughout the world.
Because we are weak and always fall short of our desire to holiness, I believe like St. Bernard, that by invoking the Holy Name of Mary (Hail Mary) through the Holy Rosary, the Most Blessed Trinity will have mercy on us and one day we will join all the Angels & Saints in the Hearts of Jesus & Mary, praising God for all Eternity!
Jesus, Mary, I love You. Save souls!
Deacon John G.
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