mother mary's 7 sorrows

The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary The devotion of the Seven Sorrows of Mary invites us to meditate on the deep suffering and love of Our Lady, who shared in her Son’s Passion and Redemption. 1. The Prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:25–35) When Mary presented Jesus in the Temple, Simeon foretold that He would face rejection and that a sword would pierce her heart. Mary accepted this prophecy with faith, knowing her child was born to suffer for humanity. 2. The Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13–15) Warned by an angel, Mary and Joseph fled into Egypt to protect the Infant Jesus from Herod’s wrath. Homeless and fearful, Mary’s heart ached for her Son’s safety. 3. The Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41–50) At age twelve, Jesus stayed behind in the Temple without His parents knowing. For three days, Mary searched in anguish until she found Him, foreshadowing the separation she would feel at the Cross. 4. Mary Meets Jesus Carrying the Cross (Luke 23:27–31; John 19:17) On the road to Calvary, Mary met her Son bruised and crowned with thorns. Their eyes met—two hearts suffering as one. Her pain was indescribable, but her faith never wavered. 5. The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus (John 19:25–30) Standing at the foot of the Cross, Mary watched Jesus suffer and die. She offered her Son to the Father, uniting her sorrow with His redemptive love. 6. The Body of Jesus is Placed in Mary’s Arms (Luke 23:50–54) After the Crucifixion, Jesus’ body was taken down and laid in Mary’s arms. She held Him tenderly, her heart crushed by grief yet filled with unwavering trust. 7. The Burial of Jesus (Luke 23:55–56) Mary followed the body of Jesus to the tomb. When the stone was rolled to close it, she felt the full weight of her loss—but still believed in God’s promise. 🕊️ How to Pray the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows This devotion has seven groups (“decades”) of seven Hail Marys, each reflecting on one sorrow. It begins and ends with prayers of repentance and love. Opening Prayers Make the Sign of the Cross and pray: My God, I offer You this Rosary in honor of Your Holy Mother, that I may console her in her sorrows and obtain true repentance for my sins. Amen. Then pray the Act of Contrition. For each of the Seven Sorrows, pray: 1 Our Father 7 Hail Marys while meditating on that sorrow. You can use a special Seven Sorrows Rosary or count on a regular one. Closing Prayers After the seventh sorrow, pray: Virgin Most Sorrowful, we recall the pain you endured in your Son’s Passion. Through your tears and love, obtain for us true conversion and perseverance in faith. Amen. Then pray Three Hail Marys in honor of her tears, and say: Mary, who was conceived without sin and who suffered for us, pray for us. (3×) 💐 Promises of Our Lady Our Lady revealed that those who meditate on her sorrows will receive: True repentance and deeper compassion Strength in trials and peace in family life A clearer understanding of Christ’s Passion Special protection at the hour of death 🌺 Reflection Mary’s Seven Sorrows show her as the Mother who suffers with us. Each sorrow leads us closer to Jesus, teaching patience, trust, and mercy. Through this devotion, we learn that even in our deepest pain, faith can transform suffering into love. As we meditate on her tears and offer her our hearts, may we grow in union with her Son, who through His Cross and Resurrection brings hope to the world. #mary #ourlady #catholicismisalive #catholic