The words of our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego are very reassuring, encouraging, and comforting to people throughout all ages:

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My son, I love you. I desire you to know who I am. I am the ever-Virgin Mary; mother of the true God...

I am your merciful Mother, the Mother of all who love me, of those who cry to me, of those who have confidence in me.

Do not fear any illness or vexation, anguish or pain. Am I not here who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Am I not your fountain of life? Are you not in the folds of my mantle? In the crossing of my arms? Is there anything else you need?

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Holy Mother, our Queen, pray with us and for us, now and at the hour of our death, and lead us to the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.