Such is the compassion, such the love which Mary bears us, that she is never tired of praying for us.
Alphonsus LiguoriMary being destined to negotiate peace between God and man, it was not proper that she should be an accomplice in the disobedience of Adam.
Alphonsus LiguoriJust as a mother finds pleasure in taking her little child on her lap, there to feed and caress him, in like manner our loving God shows His fondness for His beloved souls who have given themselves entirely to Him and have placed all their hope in His goodness.
Alphonsus LiguoriHe who embraces the cross and bears it with patience lightens the weight of the cross. Indeed, the weight itself becomes a consolation; for God abounds with grace to all those who carry the cross with good will in order to please him.
Alphonsus Liguori