Men do not fear a powerful hostile army as the powers of hell fear the name and protection of Mary.
BonaventureMary seeks for those who approach her devoutly and with reverence, for such she loves, nourishes, and adopts as her children.
BonaventureCome, let us give a little time to folly... and even in a melancholy day let us find time for an hour of pleasure.
BonaventureIt maketh God man, and man God; things temporal, eternal; mortal, immortal; it maketh an enemy a friend, a servant a son, vile things glorious, cold hearts fiery, and hard thing liquid.
BonaventureNot only do they offend thee, O Lady, who outrage thee, but thou art also offended by those who neglect to ask thy favors ... He who neglects the service of the Blessed Virgin will die in his sins ... He who does not invoke thee, O Lady, will never get to Heaven ... Not only will those from whom Mary turns her countenance not be saved, but there will be no hope of their salvation ... No one can be saved without the protection of Mary.
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