Everyone suffers and everyone needs
graces. The devotion to our Lady of
Sorrows unites our suffering with that of the Blessed Mother’s. Imagine what it was like for her to watch her
beloved son beaten and bloodied, carrying the cross he was then crucified
on. We can’t even imagine.
graces. The devotion to our Lady of
Sorrows unites our suffering with that of the Blessed Mother’s. Imagine what it was like for her to watch her
beloved son beaten and bloodied, carrying the cross he was then crucified
on. We can’t even imagine.
We too have suffering and often cry out
to the Blessed Mother to intercede for us. The Devotion of the Seven Sorrows promotes
union with Christ through union with the suffering that Our Blessed Mother
endured.
to the Blessed Mother to intercede for us. The Devotion of the Seven Sorrows promotes
union with Christ through union with the suffering that Our Blessed Mother
endured.
By uniting ourselves with both the
Passion of Christ and His holy Mother, we honor Jesus by honoring both him and
his Mother. Through the visions of St. Bridget of Sweden, the Blessed Virgin Mary revealed that she grants seven graces to the souls who honor her daily by saying seven Hail Mary’s and meditating on her tears and dolors. The 7 Sufferings, also sometimes
referred to as the 7 Dolors, come from Scripture.
Passion of Christ and His holy Mother, we honor Jesus by honoring both him and
his Mother. Through the visions of St. Bridget of Sweden, the Blessed Virgin Mary revealed that she grants seven graces to the souls who honor her daily by saying seven Hail Mary’s and meditating on her tears and dolors. The 7 Sufferings, also sometimes
referred to as the 7 Dolors, come from Scripture.
The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows falls
on September 15; however, the prayers honoring the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady can
be said anytime throughout the year.
on September 15; however, the prayers honoring the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady can
be said anytime throughout the year.
Seven Promises
Here are the 7
promises given to Saint Bridget by the Blessed Mother to those who honor her by daily meditating on
her tears and sorrows and saying one Hail Mary with each meditation.
promises given to Saint Bridget by the Blessed Mother to those who honor her by daily meditating on
her tears and sorrows and saying one Hail Mary with each meditation.
1. I
will grant peace to their families.
will grant peace to their families.
2. They
will be enlightened about the divine mysteries.
will be enlightened about the divine mysteries.
3. I
will console them in their pains and I will accompany them in their work.
will console them in their pains and I will accompany them in their work.
4. I will
give them as much as they ask for as long as it does not oppose the Adorable
Will of my Divine Son or the sanctification of their souls.
give them as much as they ask for as long as it does not oppose the Adorable
Will of my Divine Son or the sanctification of their souls.
5. I
will defend them in their spiritual battles with the infernal enemy and I will
protect them at every instant of their lives.
will defend them in their spiritual battles with the infernal enemy and I will
protect them at every instant of their lives.
6. I
will visible help them at the moment of their death; they will see the face of
their mother.
will visible help them at the moment of their death; they will see the face of
their mother.
7. I
have obtained (this Grace) from my Divine Son, that those who propagate this
devotion to my tears and sorrows, will be taken directly from this earthly life
to eternal happiness since all their sins will be forgiven and my Son will be
their eternal consolation and joy.
have obtained (this Grace) from my Divine Son, that those who propagate this
devotion to my tears and sorrows, will be taken directly from this earthly life
to eternal happiness since all their sins will be forgiven and my Son will be
their eternal consolation and joy.
The Seven Sorrows
The 7 Sorrows should not be confused with the five Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary.
3.
The Loss of the Child Jesus
in the Temple of Jerusalem. (Luke 2:43–45)
The Loss of the Child Jesus
in the Temple of Jerusalem. (Luke 2:43–45)
4.
The Meeting of Mary and
Jesus on the Via Dolorosa.
The Meeting of Mary and
Jesus on the Via Dolorosa.
5.
The Crucifixion of Jesus on Mount Calvary. (John19:25)
The Crucifixion of Jesus on Mount Calvary. (John19:25)
6.
The Piercing of the Side of
Jesus, and His Descent from the Cross. (Matthew 27:57–59)
The Piercing of the Side of
Jesus, and His Descent from the Cross. (Matthew 27:57–59)
7.
The Burial of Jesus
by Joseph of Arimathea. (John 19:40–42)
The Burial of Jesus
by Joseph of Arimathea. (John 19:40–42)
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