made the basis of my Episcopal motto: Totus Tuus. The motto is of course inspired by the teaching of Saint Louis Grignion de Montfort, who explained in the following words Mary's role in the process of our

of light on the altar transform itself into a luminous boat carrying the Virgin, the angels, the saints (in particular the Apostles and the holy knights, Theodore, George and Mercury), and also the Holy

be clear: the goal is of course Jesus Christ. Even when our prayers are addressed to Our Lady, the saints and the angels, they are, fundamentally, meant only for God. When we teach children to pray, it is

your home." During the shelter-in-place order, the faithful will stay home... but with Mary and the saints. This Marian year will take place mostly in people’s homes, but there will be special events held

keeping our gaze fixed on the happiness Jesus promised those who listen to him and keep his word. Pope Saint John Paul II, General Audience, March 12, 1997 Vatican.va

and constitute an invitation to pause in prayer. Marialis Cultus , Apostolic exhortation of Pope Saint Paul VI (§ 41)

fact, he often said that he had learned a great deal about the Blessed Virgin from the writings of Saint Louis de Montfort. Adapted for A Moment with Mary from Pourquoi devenir chrétien? (Why become a Christian

our happiness, nothing is more important in this life than the relationships we have with Him. No saint is more qualified than the Virgin Mary to educate us and show us how to maintain the vital link of

will always retain within themselves, as a fragrant Bread, the taste and aroma of the Virgin Mother. Saint John Paul II Angelus of June 5, 1983, on the solemnity of Corpus Christi

"daughter of her Son," as a creature and as an immaculate soul. Excerpts from De sancta virginitate, Saint Augustine (354-430), VI. P.L., 40, col. 399. spiritualite-chretienne