As we celebrate Our Lady today, we recall these words of our own Saint Bernard of Clairvaux:
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.
Drawing by Leonardo da Vinci.
