‘The Psalter of the Blessed Virgin Mary’ by St. Bonaventure – Psalms 32-37; pages 21-23
[Saint Bonaventure – XIII Century AD; born: Civita di Bagnoregio, Papal States/died: Lyon, Kingdom of Burgundy-Arles; (Aged 52-53); Cardinal; Teacher of the Faith; Seraphic Doctor; Doctor of the Church; Scholastic Theologian, Philosopher]
PSALM 32
Rejoice, ye just, in the Virgin Mary: and in uprightness of heart praise ye her together.
Draw near unto her with reverence and devotion: and let your heart be delighted in her salutation.
Give unto her the sacrifice of praise: and be ye inebriated from the breasts of her sweetness.
For she sheds upon you the rays of her loving kindness: and she will enlighten you with the splendors of her mercy.
Her fruit is most sweet: it grows ever sweeter in the mouth and the heart of the wise.
Glory be to the Father, etc.
PSALM 33
I will bless Our Lady at all times: and her praise shall never fail in my mouth.
Magnify her with me: all ye who are nourished with the milk and honey of her refreshment.
In dangers and doubts invoke her: and in necessities you …More
"PSALM 36
Be not angry with the wicked, O Lady: sweeten their fury by thy grace.
O ye religious and cloistered souls, hope in her: confide in her, ye priests and seculars.
Take delight in her praises: and she will grant the petitions of your heart.
Better is a little with her grace: than treasures of silver and precious stones.
Glory be to thee forever, O Queen of Heaven: and never forget us at any time.
Glory be to the Father, etc."
"PSALM 32
Rejoice, ye just, in the Virgin Mary: and in uprightness of heart praise ye her together.
Draw near unto her with reverence and devotion: and let your heart be delighted in her salutation.
Give unto her the sacrifice of praise: and be ye inebriated from the breasts of her sweetness.
For she sheds upon you the rays of her loving kindness: and she will enlighten you with the splendors of her mercy.
Her fruit is most sweet: it grows ever sweeter in the mouth and the heart of the wise.
Glory be to the Father, etc."
"PSALM 33
I will bless Our Lady at all times: and her praise shall never fail in my mouth.
Magnify her with me: all ye who are nourished with the milk and honey of her refreshment.
In dangers and doubts invoke her: and in necessities you will find sweet help and refreshment.
Take example from her conversation: and be zealous to imitate her charity and humility.
Because thou wast most humble, O Lady: thou hast induced the Uncreated Word to take
flesh from thee.
Glory be to the Father, etc."