THOMAS A KEMPIS
He is best known for THE IMITATION OF CHRIST, which many Christians regard as very helpful in their desire to please Him in their lives.
A headline in the Advertising Supplement of the 11/3/94 WANDERER, says, "Did you know that [Thomas A Kempis] also taught how to imitate Mary?"
Among excerpts from Kempis's writings about Mary are the following: Virtues that a good "servant of Mary" ought to practice. The tasks he or she ought to fulfill.
The powers and abilities of Mary. How to avail ourselves of them. How properly to ask for the protection of Mary. How to receive her help in resisting temptation.
Effacacious prayers to Mary, for all intentions. How to pray to her, silently and out loud.
The Assumption of Mary as the model of our ascension toward God.