Quote/s of the Day – 1 August – “The Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary”
“This Virgin Mother
of the Only begotten of God
is called Mary,
worthy of God,
Immaculate of the Immaculate,
one of the One.”
Origen (c 185-253)
“In the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I trust.
Look to the Star, call upon Mary!
In danger, in difficulty or in doubt,
think of Mary, call upon Mary.
Keep her name on your lips,
never let it pass out of your heart.”
St Bernard (1090-1153)
Mellifluous Doctor of the Church
“Do you not know,
that not only is Jesus,
resting and dwelling continually
in the Heart of Mary
but that He is, Himself the Heart of Mary … “
St John Eudes (1601-1680)
Apostle of the Two Holy Hearts
“The most efficacious means
to foster devotion
to the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
is through the Immaculate Heart of Mary.”