“The price of chastity may be estimated by the answer of Mary to the Archangel Gabriel: How shall this be done, because I know not man? (Luke 1:34) By these words she showed her readiness to renounce the offered dignity of Mother of God rather than forfeit her virginal integrity.” — St. Alphonsus Liguori, True Spouse of Jesus Christ, the Merit of Virgins consecrated to God