Most Holy Name of Mary

"Thy Name, O Mary, cannot be pronounced without bringing
​ some grace to him who does so devoutly!" ~ St. Bonaventure

Although the feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary was not established until 1683 in honor of Our Lady's role in obtaining the Christian victory over the Turks at Vienna, her name has been confidently invoked from the beginning of Christianity. Many of the saints strongly recommended the practice of calling on Mary in every temptation and difficulty.

 "The name of Mary is the key of the gates of heaven." ~ St. Ephrem

"Mary is the salvation of all who call upon her!"
​ ~ St. Bonaventure

"In dangers, in perplexities, in doubtful cases,
​think of Mary, call on Mary; let her not leave thy lips; let her not depart from thy heart." ~ St. Bernard

"O most sweet name! O Mary, what must thou thyself be, since thy name alone is thus amiable and gracious!" ~ Blessed Henry Suso

"May the last movement of my tongue be to pronounce the name of the Mother of God." ~ St. Germanus

"The Sweet Name of Mary is my hope and refuge!"

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