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- The Prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:34-35) I grieve for you, O Mary, most sorrowful, in the affliction of your tender heart at the prophecy of the holy and aged Simeon.
- The Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-21) I grieve for you, O Mary most sorrowful, in the anguish of your most affectionate heart during the flight into Egypt and your sojourn there.
- The Loss of Jesus for Three Days (Luke 2:41-50) I grieve for you, O Mary most sorrowful, in those anxieties which tried your troubled heart at the loss of your dear Jesus.
- The Carrying of the Cross (John 19:17) I grieve for you, O Mary most sorrowful, in the consternation of your heart at meeting Jesus as He carried His cross.
- The Prophecy of Simeon... And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother: Behold, this child is set for the ruin, and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted.
- The Flight Into Egypt... But when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph, saying, "Arise, and take the child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and remain there until I tell thee.
- The Loss of the Child Jesus in Jerusalem... And after they had fulfilled the days, when they were returning, the boy Jesus remained in Jerusalem, and his parents did not know it.
- Mary Meets Jesus on the Way to Calvary... And bearing the cross for himself, he went forth to the place called the Skull, in Hebrew, Golgotha, Luke 2:17.
- The Prophecy of Simeon. Sorrow as sharp as a sword shall pierce Mary’s heart because of her Child. Mary is in the Temple, having come with Joseph to present the Child to God.
- The Flight Into Egypt. Soon the sword of sorrow strikes. Herod the King seeks to kill the Child. Warned in sleep by an angel, Joseph takes Jesus and His Mother Mary, setting out for Egypt, where they lived in obscurity and poverty until it was safe to return to Nazareth.
- The Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple. When Jesus is twelve, He is taken to Jerusalem for the Feast of Passover.
- Mary Meets Jesus on the Way to Calvary. Mary has known fear and sorrow, but none so great as seeing her beloved Son stumbling under the weight of the Cross.
- The Source and Depth of Our Lady’s Sorrow
- Theseven Sorrows of Mary
- How to Honor Our Lady’s Sorrows
- The Seven Promises of The Seven Sorrows Devotion
- Prayers in Honor of The Seven Sorrows
- The Seven Sorrows Rosary
Mary, mother of Jesus, was a mother more loving than all other mothers. She loved more than all mothers combined—even if their affections were united into one ineffable expression of love. This is because both natural and supernatural love were united in the heart of Mary: she loved Jesus as her Son, and she loved Him as her God. Since she was a pe...
Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows became a standard devotion in the Church in the Middle Ages. The Servite Order, founded in the 13th century in Florence, particularly dedicated themselves to the Sorrowful Mother and promoted devotion to her Sorrows. St. Bridget of Sweden (1303-1373) also received many revelations from Our Lady concerning her Sorrows...
Our Lady once confided her sorrows to St. Bridget, asking that her suffering be remembered: We can honor the Blessed Mother—and learn compassion for her heart and the pain that filled it during her life on earth— through devotion to her title “Our Lady of Sorrows.” In particular, she has asked us to pray seven Hail Marys dailyin honor of each of he...
Our Lady revealed to St. Bridget seven particular graces that she would grant those who honored her Sorrows:
Pope Pius VII approved a series of prayers in honor of the Seven Sorrows for daily meditation in 1815: 1. I grieve for you, O Mary most sorrowful, in the affliction of your tender heart at the prophecy of the holy and aged Simeon. Dear Mother, by your heart so afflicted, obtain for me the virtue of humility and the gift of the holy fear of God. Hai...
In the 17th century, the Servites developed the Seven Sorrows Rosary, also called the Servite Rosary, which consists of seven decades of seven Hail Marys in honor of each of her Sorrows. You can use the prayers above—as well as numerous formulas available in prayer books and online—with this Rosary. The Catholic Companyhas many of these Rosaries av...
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- The Prophecy of Simeon. “And you yourself a sword will pierce” (Lk 2:35). When Mary’s 40-day period of purification has almost ended, she goes to Jerusalem to fulfill the Mosaic Law and for the required offering to the Lord of every firstborn male.
- The Flight into Egypt. “The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you.
- Search for the Child in Jerusalem. “After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
- Mary Meets Jesus on His Way to the Cross. “And carrying the cross himself . . .” (Jn 19:17). “A large crowd of people followed Jesus, including many women who mourned and lamented him” (Lk 23:27).
Sep 15, 2022 · In the original revelation of this devotion, the Blessed Virgin Mary granted 7 graces to those who would commit to daily meditation on her 7 sorrows. 1. "I will grant peace to their families". 2. "They will be enlightened about the Divine Mysteries".
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1 day ago · The Seven Sorrows of Our Lady. 1 – The prophecy of Simeon. 2 – The flight into Egypt. 3 – The losing of the Holy Child at Jerusalem. 4 – The meeting with Jesus on His way to Calvary
