As mariners are guided into port by the shining of a star, so Christians are guided to heaven by Mary.
—Saint Thomas Aquinas

If you ever feel distressed during your day, call upon our Lady, just say this simple prayer: 'Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now.' I must admit, this prayer has never failed me.
—Blessed Mother Teresa

(Some of this material for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary has been published previously in PTW.)

A child needs both to be hugged and unhugged. The hug lets her know she is valuable. The unhug lets her know that she is viable.

—Polly Berrien Berends

Humanity is never so beautiful as when praying for forgiveness, or else forgiving another.

—Jean Paul

A child needs both to be hugged and unhugged. The hug lets her know she is valuable. The unhug lets her know that she is viable.
—Polly Berrien Berends

Humanity is never so beautiful as when praying for forgiveness, or else forgiving another.
—Jean Paul