SATURDAY OF OUR LADY

OUR LADY

REFUGE OF SINNERS

FEAST DAY: AUGUST 13

Photo: R. Massaro (C)2013SpiritSinging
Chapel at Walsh University Canton, Ohio

There are three sources for our knowledge of and devotion to Our Lady, Refuge of Sinners:

St. John Bosco was given a vision wherein it was revealed that Our Lady is the resort of sinners and also the Lady of the Blessed Eucharist. Read more...

From Johnnette Benkovic at Women of Grace:

No title has drawn so many to the feet of Mary than that of Refuge of Sinners.Dating back to the time of St. Germanus of Constantinople in the 8th century, this title is associated with the image of Mary as the New Eve. Read more...


To Mary, Refuge of Sinners

Hail, most gracious Mother of mercy, hail, Mary, for whom we fondly yearn, through whom we obtain forgiveness! Who would not love thee? Thou art our light in uncertainty, our comfort in sorrow, our solace in the time of trial, our refuge from every peril and temptation. Thou art our sure hope of salvation, second only to thy only-begotten Son; blessed are they who love thee, our Lady! Incline, I beseech thee, thy ears of pity to the entreaties of this thy servant, a miserable sinner; dissipate the darkness of my sins by 
the bright beams of thy holiness, in order that I may be acceptable in thy sight.



Peace be with you!
Rosemarie, ocds