#blessedmary

Take shelter

Under our Lady’s mantle,

And do not fear.

She will give you all you need.

She is very rich,and besides is so very generous

With her children, especialy the smallest, like you.

So take advantage without fear and with

Complete confidence.

Whenever you need anything.

She loves giving.

"The pains of purgatory are compared to the waves, because they last only a certain time, unlike the pains of hell that do not pass; and they are compared to the waves of the sea because of their extreme bitterness.

"I have penetrated the depths of this abyss" (Sir 24:5). This abyss, says Saint Bonaventure, is none other than the purgatory in which Mary descends to relieve by her presence the souls detained there. But not only does Mary console and succor her servants in purgatory; she also releases them from this prison, and delivers them by her intercession.

And if we would assist the holy souls in purgatory, let us endeavor to remember them in all our prayers to the blessed Virgin, applying to them especially the Holy Rosary, which procures for them great relief.”

Saint Alphonsus of Liguori

In The Glories of Mary VIII, 2

“Her role in relation to the Church and to all humanity goes still further. "In a wholly singular way she cooperated by her obedience, faith, hope, and burning charity in the Savior's work of restoring supernatural life to souls. For this reason she is a mother to us in the order of grace."

“Look to the star of the sea, call upon Mary … in danger, in distress, in doubt, think of Mary, call upon Mary. May her name never be far from your lips, or far from your heart … If you follow her, you will not stray; if you pray to her, you will not despair; if you turn your thoughts to her, you will not err. If she holds you, you will not fall; if she protects you, you need not fear; if she is your guide, you will not tire; if she is gracious to you, you will surely reach your destination.”

“[A]t the Annunciation Mary entrusted herself to God completely, with the “full submission of intellect and will,” manifesting “the obedience of faith” to him who spoke to her through his messenger. She responded, therefore, with all her human and feminine “I,” and this response of faith included both perfect cooperation with “the grace of God that precedes and assists” and perfect openness to the action of the Holy Spirit, who “constantly brings faith to completion by his gifts.” 

“God has delivered me from my sinful habit of ********* through the rosary prayer. I had the bad habit for almost 20 years doing it about 3 times a week. I tried many ways to overcome it but I found it very difficult. About 6 months ago, I decided to recite the rosary every day, and to my surprise, not long after that my desire to do the sinful acts decreased sharply. Since 2 months ago, I have never done it again. God’s blessing does not stop here. Through the rosary, I have a much stronger desire to deepen my knowledge in catholic faith and gradually overcome my other bad habit as well. I highly recommend anyone to pray the rosary every day. Thank you Lord. Thank you Mary.”

"The Blessed Virgin Mary, our Mother, prays for us continually, and helps those  we entrust to her care"

“In your time of need turn to the rosary for help”