Whatever
you are about to sacrifice to God,
without hesitation entrust it to her hands.
She
generously takes charge of the affairs
of her most beloved brother.
Show her
your pain and wounds,
and she
will show to her Son, your Judge,
to her womb and breasts
and for her merits she will recommend you
and will fervently intercede for you.
And similarly, Jesus
will show the Father for you his side and wounds
and nothing will be able to deny you,
if such signs
of love intercede for you.
(Arnold Bostius /1445–1499/,
De patronatu et patrocinio Virginis Mariae, no. 1537)
