[Mary] strengthens thee to conquer in the arduous strife;
And when thou stand at the crossways of thy life,
Thou shalt feel a heavenly breath to guide thee right;
The rough ways shall be smooth; the dark ways be made light.
From The Child of Mary by Rev. Francis Lasance
Mercy – St. Faustina – Lily
Courage – Bl. Margaret Pole – Yucca
Joy – St. Clare of Assisi – tulip
Generosity – St. Katherine Drexel – Daisy
Prudence – St. Angela Merici – African Violet
Wisdom – St. Teresa Benedicta – iris
Justice – Bl. Mary of the Incarnation – Aster
Loyalty – St. Lucy – Poppy
PERSEVERANCE – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Lotus