--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What will it cost you, oh Mary, to hear…" description: "\"What will it cost you, oh Mary, to hear our prayer? What will it cost you to save us? Has not Jesus placed in your hands all the treasures of His grace..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c1a/pope-pius-x-19753_abyss_what-will-it-cost-you-oh-mary-to-hear-ou_1200073.png" --- # What will it cost you, oh Mary, to hear our prayer? What… ![“What will it cost you, oh Mary, to hear our prayer? What will it cost you to save us? Has not Jesus placed in your hands all the treasures of His grace and mercy? You sit crowned Queen at the right hand of your son: your dominion reaches as far as the heavens and to you are subject the earth and…” quote by Pope Pius X](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c1a/pope-pius-x-19753_abyss_what-will-it-cost-you-oh-mary-to-hear-ou_1200073.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c1a/pope-pius-x-19753_abyss_what-will-it-cost-you-oh-mary-to-hear-ou_1200073.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c1a/pope-pius-x-19753_abyss_what-will-it-cost-you-oh-mary-to-hear-ou_1200073.png) > “What will it cost you, oh Mary, to hear our prayer? What will it cost you to save us? Has not Jesus placed in your hands all the treasures of His grace and mercy? You sit crowned Queen at the right hand of your son: your dominion reaches as far as the heavens and to you are subject the earth and all creatures dwelling thereon. Your dominion reaches even down into the abyss of hell, and you alone, oh Mary, save us from the hands of Satan.” [Pope Pius X](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-pius-x/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The prayer asks Mary to intercede, emphasizing her divine authority and capacity to rescue souls from evil. **In simple terms:** Ask Mary for help, trusting her power. Key Takeaway Seek Mary's intercession in times of spiritual need. Themes faith intercession spiritual warfare Mood devotional hopeful Type theological inspirational When to use this quote - personal crisis - family hardship - church services - prayer groups - confession Key Concepts marian devotion grace redemption Questions to Reflect On - How do you experience divine assistance? - What role does Mary play in your spiritual life? 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