Contemplating the image of the Mother of Good Counsel and seeing the Child Jesus so well-protected and holding fast to her so tightly, I desire that a ray of grace descend upon each one of us, leading us to understand that this is how we ought to be in relation to Our Lady: exceedingly intimate children of hers, convinced that her mercy never tires, that her forgiveness is never refused to us, and that her maternal smile comes almost before we turn to her. In fact, the very grace of having recourse to Mary Most Holy is granted to us through her intercession.
Hence our boundless and continuous confidence in her goodness, on all occasions, in all circumstances, in every way.
