When you are beset with temptations, when you are about to give in to pride, hatred or jealousy, look to the star, call upon Mary. Should anger, avarice or lust violently assail you, look to the star, call upon Mary. If you find yourself beginning to sink into the bottomless gulf of sadness and despair, then think of Mary. Let not her name depart from your lips. Never suffer it to leave your heart. If you do this, you will be safe from deception and will never go astray. You need not fear that you will grow weary and lose heart. You will reach your goal.
SAINT BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX Second Sermon, The Glories of Mary
