Remember, O most gracious virgin Mary, that never was it known that any ... Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to you I come, before you I stand, sinful ...

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 ... I run to your protection for you are my ...

St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) was a monk and abbot, a Doctor of the Church, advisor to popes, preacher of the Second Crusade and was known for his devotion to the Blessed Mother.