New Year’s Day is also the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. As Catholics, we believe that Jesus gave Mary to us to be our Mother. She watches over us, prays for us and loves us to a degree we can’t imagine.
To help you grow in your love for our Blessed Mother, here are inspiring quotes from saints and popes.
"Let us run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence.” — Saint Francis de Sales
“I do not tremble when I see my weakness, for the treasures of a mother belong also to her child, and I am thy child, O dear Mother Mary.” — St. Thérèse of Lisieux
“She can help us to love Jesus best; she is the one who can show us the shortest way to Jesus.” — St. Teresa of Calcutta
“It can be said that from Mary the Church also learns her own motherhood: She recognizes the maternal dimension of her vocation.” — Pope St. John Paul II
“If you are in danger, if your hearts are confused, turn to Mary; she is our comfort, our help; turn towards her and you will be saved.” — St. Francis Cabrini
“Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did.” — St. Maximillian Kolbe
“Mary is always the mother that brings us to Jesus.” — Pope Francis
May our loving Mother be with you and your loved ones this new year!
