The Most Holy Name of Mary

When the storms of temptation strike, when you run against the reefs of affliction, look to your Star, call upon Mary. When tossed to and fro by the waves of pride, of hate, of envy, of greed, look to your Star, call upon Mary. When anger, or jealousy, or the enticements of the flesh rock the boat,
​look upon Mary...

​​If you have fallen victim to some heinous crime, if you are overwhelmed by the reproaches of an evil conscience, if you fear being engulfed in the whirlpool of doubt or an abyss of sorrows, think of Mary, call upon Mary. Let not her name leave your lips, hold it to your heart. You will win her wonderful intercession if you but follow in her footsteps. If you imitate her, you will never go astray. If you implore her help, you will never need to waver. If you keep her in your thoughts, you will never sin....

If she assists you, you will never stumble. If she protects you, then never fear. If she guides you, you will never tire: if she befriends you, the attainment of the goal is assured. Make it, then, a personal experience of how rightly the evangelist wrote: The Virgin's name was Mary. ~ St. Bernard on the Most Holy Name of Mary
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May the Most Holy Name of Mary
be ever in my heart and on my lips!

​Image from Holy Cards for Your Inspiration