St. Bernardine of Siena on the Mother of God

You must know that when you 'hail' Mary, she immediately greets you! Don't think that she is one of those rude women of whom there are so many-on the contrary, she is utterly courteous and pleasant. If you greet her, she will answer you right away and converse with you!

— St. Bernardine of Siena  

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Prayer for St. Bernardine of Siena's Intercession

Almighty ever-living God, who gave the Priest Saint Bernardine of Siena a great love for the holy Name of Jesus, grant through his merits and intercession, that we may be set aflame with love for you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you, and with the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.