Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
(1st c.)
Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows (Mater Dolorosa – Mother of Sorrows) became widespread in the Church around the 14th century. It was revealed to St. Bridget of Sweden (1303-1373) that devotion to Our Lady’s Seven Sorrows would bring great graces. Mary, in a unique way, willingly suffered alongside her Divine Son as he gave his life to save the world, and she felt the bitterness of his passion as only a mother can. This devotion is especially remembered during September, the Month of Our Lady of Sorrows, and during the season of Lent. The Seven Sorrows of Mary are the Prophecy of Simeon, the Flight into Egypt, the Loss of Jesus for Three Days, the Carrying of the Cross, the Crucifixion of Jesus, Jesus Being Taken Down from the Cross, and Jesus Laid in the Tomb. The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (Mater Dolorosa) is September 15th.
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Is it nothing to you, all who pass by? Look and see if there is any sorrow like my sorrow…”
Lamentations 1:12
Mary was the Queen of Martyrs, for her martyrdom was longer and greater than that of all the martyrs.”
Saint Alphonsus Ligouri
Follow the saints because those who follow them will become saints.”
Saint Clement I, pope
Mary, our lady of sorrows, pray for us.
Be not afraid! And may the peace of Christ be with you and your loved ones today and always. Holy Family pray for us. Amen.
