"No one can be a saint without love for and protection by and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. She is Queen of All Saints. ... Our Lady holds her greatest bounties nd generosities in store for those who are starting to be saints."
Amen, Stubborn! When I discovered this almost four years ago, it was one of several main reasons I became devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, even though at that time I was still Anglican (it didn't hurt that there are quite a number of traditional Anglicans who have a deep devotion to, and love for Mary - far more than the average US CINO). When I realized that the Lord gave us the greatest of all the saints to be our intercessor to help us, that her great desire is to help us and intercede for us, I thought I'd be daffy not to take Him up on His offer! Shoot, maybe there are those that have "arrived" and think they do not need her, but as for me, I'm a struggling sinner trying daily to follow Christ and amend my life, and I honestly need all the help I can get!
And I can testify to her bounties and generosities she provides for sinners struggling to become saints who turn to her for help!
FYI - ping to comment number 10.
One thing I sometimes think of is how cold my faith seemed until I discovered Our Blessed Mother. Don't get me wrong - it still along way from where it needs to be, but the kindness, generosity and love of Our Blessed Mother really can overwhelm me at times.
Oh how loving Our Gracious Lord is for having given to us His Blessed Mother to aid as as only She could. Deo Gratias!
BTTT on the Solemnity of All Saints, 11-01-05, a holy day of obligation!