1 Maccabees, 3
44. And the assembly was gathered that they might be ready for battle: and that they might pray, and ask mercy and compassion.
44. And the assembly was gathered that they might be ready for battle: and that they might pray, and ask mercy and compassion.
“Que Maria sempre enfeite sua alma com as flores e o perfume de novas virtudes e coloque a mão materna sobre sua cabeça. Fique sempre e cada vez mais perto de nossa Mãe celeste, pois ela é o mar que deve ser atravessado para se atingir as praias do esplendor eterno no reino do amanhecer.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina