Quote/s of the Day – 21 November – The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“In her, God spun a garment
with which to save us.”
Saint Ephrem (306-373)
Father & Doctor of the Church
“Hail, holy throne of God,
divine sanctuary, house of glory,
jewel most fair, chosen treasure house
and mercy seat for the whole world,
heaven showing forth the glory of God.
Purest Virgin, worthy of all praise, sanctuary dedicated to God
and raised above all human condition,
virgin soil, unploughed field, flourishing vine,
fountain pouring out waters, virgin bearing a child,
mother without knowing man,
hidden treasure of innocence, ornament of sanctity,
by your most acceptable prayers,
strong with the authority of motherhood,
to our Lord and God, Creator of all,
your Son, Who was born of you without a father,
steer the ship of the Church
and bring it to a quiet harbour.”
St Germanus (378-448)
“This fair olive-tree,
led to the temple
and, thenceforward planted
in the House of God
and cultivated by the Spirit,
she, as a fruitful olive-tree,
became the abode of all virtues.”
St John Damascene (675-749)
Father and Doctor of the Church
“God Himself, with the whole heavenly court,
made great rejoicings on that day,
beholding His spouse,
coming to the temple.”
St Bernardine of Siena OFM (1380-1444)
“Give thanks to Almighty God
Who resists the proud
and gives grace to the humble
and offer Him all the glory
that this Maiden accorded to His majesty
by her practice of the richest humility
during her childhood
and throughout the rest of her life.”
St John Eudes CO (1601-1680)
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