To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.

As mariners are guided into port by the shining of a star, so Christians are guided to heaven by Mary.

How is it they live in such harmony the billions of stars - when most men can barely go a minute without declaring war in their minds about someone they know.

Distinctions drawn by the mind are not necessarily equivalent to distinctions in reality.

Mary means Star of the sea, for as mariners are guided to port by the ocean star, so Christians attain to glory through Mary's maternal intercession.

Practical sciences proceed by building up; theoretical science by resolving into components.

Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. Amen.