Selected quotes of Pope Benedict XVI offered daily for prayer and reflection….

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Mary
 


From Mary we learn graciousness and readiness to help, but we also learn humility and generosity in accepting God's will, in the confident conviction that, whatever it may be, it will be our, and my own, true good.

 
Homily
Altötting, Germany
11 September 2006

 
 
 
Mary
 


Because of her unique relationship with the Incarnate Word Mary was fully “open” to the Lord’s love, in her heart she was constantly listening to his word.

 
Angelus Address
Castel Gandolfo
9 September 2012

 
 
 
Mary
 


Mary followed the Lord in his preaching and remained with him all the way to Golgotha. By faith, Mary tasted the fruits of Jesus' resurrection, and treasuring every memory in her heart, she passed them on to the Twelve assembled with her in the Upper Room to receive the Holy Spirit.

 
Apostolic Letter
'MOTU PROPRIO DATA'
PORTA FIDEI
For the indication of the Year of Faith

 
 
 
Mary
 


Whomeve, like Mary, opens himself completely to God, reaches acceptance of divine will, even though it is mysterious and often does not correspond to our own wishes.

 
General Audience
Paul VI Hall
19 December 2012

 
 
 
Mary
 


Through her "yes", through the generous gift of herself, Mary has opened up to God the gates of our world and our history.

 
Homily
Lourdes, France
14 September.2008

 
 
 
Mary
 


Only if we are open to God's action, as Mary was, only if we entrust our life to the Lord as to a friend in who we trust completely, does everything change. Our lives acquire new meaning and a new face: that of the children of a Father who loves us and never abandons us.

 
General Audience
Paul VI Hall
Vatican City
2 January 2013

 
 
 
Mary
 


In Mary is mirrored the luminous face of Christ. If we follow her with docility, the Virgin will lead us to him.

 
Regina Caeli
San Giuliano Park, Mestre
8 May 2011

 
 
 
Mary
 


Learn from Mary to grow in faithful attachment to Christ, and in helpful love for the brethren.

 
General Audience
Apostolic Journey to Poland
31 May 2006

 

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