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Mary, Our Mother
 


In the smile of Mary, the most eminent of all creatures, is reflected our dignity as children of God, that dignity which never abandons the sick person. This smile, a true reflection of God's tenderness, is the source of an invincible hope.

 
Homily
Basilica, Our Lady of the Rosary
Lourdes, France
15 September 2008

 
 
 
Mary, Our Mother
 


At the instigation of the inspired word of Scripture, Christians have always sought the smile of Our Lady, this smile which medieval artists were able to represent with such marvelous skill and to show to advantage. This smile of Mary is for all; but it is directed quite particularly to those who suffer, so that they can find comfort and solace therein.

 
Homily
Basilica, Our Lady of the Rosary
Lourdes, France
15 September 2008

 
 
 
Mary, Our Mother
 


Mary is the image and model of all mothers, of their great mission to be guardians of life, of their mission to be teachers of the art of living and of the art of loving.

 
Homily
Fifth World Meeting of Families
Valencia, Spain
9 July 2006

 
 
 
Mary, Our Mother
 


May the prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the saints strengthen us in faith and fervent hope in the fulfillment of Christ’s promises.

 
Post Angelus Address
All Saints' Day
11 November 2008

 
 
 
Mary, Our Mother
 


Let us imitate Mary’s example of availability and generosity in serving our brothers and sisters. In fact, we are only able to raise a canticle of praise to the Lord by welcoming God’s love and making of our existence a disinterested and generous service of neighbor. May the Madonna obtain this grace for us, she who invites us to find refuge in her immaculate heart.

 
Address
St. Peter's Square
31 May 2008

 
 
 
Mary, Our Mother
 


From the Cross, Jesus entrusted Mary to John and to all the disciples (cf. Jn 19: 27), and from that moment she has been the Mother of all humanity, the Mother of hope.

 
Angelus Address
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
St Peter's Square
8 December 2007

 
 
 
Mary, Our Mother
 


Mary, who gave earthly life to the Son of God, continues to give human beings divine life, which is Jesus himself and his Holy Spirit.

 
Homily
Solemnity, Mary Mother of God
Vatican Basilica
1st January, 2011

 
 
 
Mary, Our Mother
 


From Mary, the Mother of the Lord, from her pure heart, pure and genuine life-giving water also wells: water which in this century — and in centuries to come — purifies and heals us.

 
Homily
The Holy Father's 85th Birthday
Pauline Chapel
16 April 2012

 

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