Later, St. Bernard praised the Virgin Mary as "the violet of humility, the lily of chastity, the rose of charity, the Balm of Gilead, and the golden gillyflower of heaven." Christians, who saw these ...

The Memorare by St. Bernard of Clairvaux Remember, O most gracious virgin Mary, that never was it known that any one who fled to your protection, implored your help, and sought your intercession ...

St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153 ... He is known for writing the Memorare prayer (“Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection ...

Claude Bernard (1588-1641) popularized the idea that the Memorare was written by Saint Bernard. Remember, most loving Virgin Mary, never was it heard that anyone who turned to you for help was left ...