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Friends of the Rosary,
Today, September 15, the day after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. The timing of the memorial invites reflection on the inseparable connection between Jesus’s sacrifice and Mary’s compassionate suffering.
This commemoration, which dates back to the 12th century, focuses on her “Seven Sorrows” in her life, providing an example for believers to find strength and hope in their own times of suffering.
The feast is dedicated to the spiritual martyrdom of Mary and her intense suffering during the passion and death of Christ, particularly as she stood at the foot of the Cross of her Son.
In her suffering as co-redeemer, Mary reminds us of the evil of sin and shows us the way of true repentance.
Mary suffered seven dolors, or sorrows, like seven swords that pierced her Heart.
- The prophecy of Simeon, (Luke 2:25-35)
- The flight into Egypt, (Matthew 2:13-15)
- Loss of the Child Jesus for three days, (Luke 2:41-50)
- Mary meets Jesus on his way to Calvary, (Luke 23:27-31; John 19:17)
- Crucifixion and Death of Jesus, (John 19:25-30)
- The body of Jesus being taken from the Cross (deposition from the Cross), (Psalm 130; Luke 23:50-54; John 19:31-37)
- The burial of Jesus, (Isaiah 53:8; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42; Mark 15:40-47)
September is traditionally dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows.
Ave Maria!
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
To Jesus through Mary!
Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
Please give us the grace to respond with joy!
+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York
