Mary is my great treasure. She is my All after Jesus. She is my honor, my tenderness, and the storehouse of my virtues! I do everything in and through her. —St. Louis Grignion de Montfort

A man shows himself a true disciple of Christ by carrying the cross in his turn every day in the activity that he is called to perform.  Pope St. John Paul II

“Through you, Most Holy Lady, all glory, honor, and holiness vouchsafed to the human race from Adam to the last ages has been granted, is being granted, will be granted to apostles, prophets, Martyrs, and all the just and humble of heart.”  - St. Ephrem

Disorder in society is the result of disorder in the family. – Saint Angela Merici

But responsibility likewise falls on the legislators who have promoted and approved abortion laws, and, to the extent that they have a say in the matter, on the administrators of the health-care centers where abortions are performed. In this sense abortion goes beyond the responsibility of individuals and beyond the harm done to them, and takes on a distinctly social dimension. It is a most serious wound inflicted on society and its culture by the very people who ought to be societys promoters and defenders.  Pope St. John Paul II

Every day at Evening Prayer, the Church sings the “Magnificat,” Mary’s hymn of praise. This habitual remembrance of the Lord’s Incarnation enkindles the hearts of the faithful, and the frequent meditation of Mary’s examples confirms them in virtue. —St. Bede

It would be a good exchange to give up everything for the enjoyment of everlasting abundance.  St Teresa of Jesus of Avila. The Way of Perfection - chapter 2 : 2