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Mar 27 – Our Lady of Compassion
It's the Feast of Our Lady of Compassion, 1st Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "Our Lady of Compassion", today's news from the Church: "The Traditionalist Question on the Pope’s Agenda", a preview of this week's episode of The SSPX Podcast: "The History of Rome and the SSPX", and today's thought from the Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre.
Have feedback or questions about the DD or our other shows? [email protected]
Sources Used Today:
- "Our Lady of Compassion" — Toward Easter
- https://angeluspress.org/products/toward-easter
- https://fsspx.news/en/news/traditionalist-question-popes-agenda-57978
- View on YouTube
- Listen & Subscribe on SSPXpodcast.com
- https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop
The Feast of Our Lady of Compassion invites the faithful to stand beside the Blessed Virgin Mary at the foot of the Cross, where her heart was united in sorrow with the suffering of her Son. This title reflects a mystery that runs quietly through the Gospel. Though Mary speaks little, her presence is constant. From the prophecy of Simeon, who foretold that a sword would pierce her soul, to the final hours of Christ’s Passion, she remains faithful, watching, suffering, and offering her Son to the will of the Father.
At Calvary, her compassion reaches its fullness. She does not turn away from the suffering of Jesus, but remains, sharing in His sacrifice in a deeply interior way. The Church has long understood that while Christ alone redeems, Mary cooperates in a unique and maternal way, offering her consent and enduring sorrow in union with Him. In this, she becomes a model for all who suffer, showing how pain can be joined to God’s saving work.
Devotion to Our Lady of Compassion grew over the centuries as the faithful reflected on the Seven Sorrows of Mary. These sorrows trace the hidden path of her suffering, from the flight into Egypt to the burial of Christ. In meditating on these mysteries, the faithful are invited not only to remember Mary’s grief, but to enter into a deeper love for Christ, recognizing the cost of redemption.
The Church also sees in Our Lady of Compassion a powerful intercessor for those who are afflicted. Because she has known sorrow so intimately, she is close to those who suffer loss, hardship, or loneliness. Many turn to her in times of grief, asking her to accompany them and to lead them to her Son.
Traditions associated with this devotion often center on prayerful reflection. The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows is a well-known devotion, inviting the faithful to meditate on each of Mary’s sorrows while asking for the grace of true contrition. In some places, processions and special devotions are held, especially during Lent, when the Passion of Christ is more deeply contemplated.
Images of Our Lady of Compassion frequently depict her with a sorrowful expression, sometimes with a sword piercing her heart, symbolizing the prophecy of Simeon. These images serve as a reminder that love and suffering are often united in the Christian life.
Through this title, the Church presents Mary not only as Queen, but as a sorrowful Mother who understands the trials of her children and leads them gently toward hope.
Our Lady of Compassion, sorrowful Mother and faithful servant of Christ, pray for us.
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- Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channelfor video versions of our podcast series and Sermons
- FSSPX News Website:https://fsspx.news
- Visit the US District website:https://sspx.org/
What is the SSPX Podcast?
The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.
What is the SSPX?
The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood.
Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls.
Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it.
https://sspx.org
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It's the Feast of Our Lady of Compassion, 1st Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "Our Lady of Compassion", today's news from the Church: "The Traditionalist Question on the Pope’s Agenda", a preview of this week's episode of The SSPX Podcast: "The History of Rome and the SSPX", and today's thought from the Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre.
Have feedback or questions about the DD or our other shows? [email protected]
Sources Used Today:
- "Our Lady of Compassion" — Toward Easter
- https://angeluspress.org/products/toward-easter
- https://fsspx.news/en/news/traditionalist-question-popes-agenda-57978
- View on YouTube
- Listen & Subscribe on SSPXpodcast.com
- https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop
The Feast of Our Lady of Compassion invites the faithful to stand beside the Blessed Virgin Mary at the foot of the Cross, where her heart was united in sorrow with the suffering of her Son. This title reflects a mystery that runs quietly through the Gospel. Though Mary speaks little, her presence is constant. From the prophecy of Simeon, who foretold that a sword would pierce her soul, to the final hours of Christ’s Passion, she remains faithful, watching, suffering, and offering her Son to the will of the Father.
At Calvary, her compassion reaches its fullness. She does not turn away from the suffering of Jesus, but remains, sharing in His sacrifice in a deeply interior way. The Church has long understood that while Christ alone redeems, Mary cooperates in a unique and maternal way, offering her consent and enduring sorrow in union with Him. In this, she becomes a model for all who suffer, showing how pain can be joined to God’s saving work.
Devotion to Our Lady of Compassion grew over the centuries as the faithful reflected on the Seven Sorrows of Mary. These sorrows trace the hidden path of her suffering, from the flight into Egypt to the burial of Christ. In meditating on these mysteries, the faithful are invited not only to remember Mary’s grief, but to enter into a deeper love for Christ, recognizing the cost of redemption.
The Church also sees in Our Lady of Compassion a powerful intercessor for those who are afflicted. Because she has known sorrow so intimately, she is close to those who suffer loss, hardship, or loneliness. Many turn to her in times of grief, asking her to accompany them and to lead them to her Son.
Traditions associated with this devotion often center on prayerful reflection. The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows is a well-known devotion, inviting the faithful to meditate on each of Mary’s sorrows while asking for the grace of true contrition. In some places, processions and special devotions are held, especially during Lent, when the Passion of Christ is more deeply contemplated.
Images of Our Lady of Compassion frequently depict her with a sorrowful expression, sometimes with a sword piercing her heart, symbolizing the prophecy of Simeon. These images serve as a reminder that love and suffering are often united in the Christian life.
Through this title, the Church presents Mary not only as Queen, but as a sorrowful Mother who understands the trials of her children and leads them gently toward hope.
Our Lady of Compassion, sorrowful Mother and faithful servant of Christ, pray for us.
- - - - - -
Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >>
- - - - - -
Explore more:
- Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional- it's a perfect companion!
- Subscribe to this Podcastto receive this and all our audio episodes
- Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channelfor video versions of our podcast series and Sermons
- FSSPX News Website:https://fsspx.news
- Visit the US District website:https://sspx.org/
What is the SSPX Podcast?
The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.
What is the SSPX?
The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood.
Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls.
Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it.
https://sspx.org
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