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Seven Sorrows Rosary V


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VIII. Other Notable Figures, i.e. popes or saints Pope Paul V had Bridget’s Revelations published in 1601 with a commentary by the Bishop of Montefeltre defending their orthodoxy. John Paul II declared Bridget, along with Catherine of Siena and Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), patroness of Europe.

St. Alphonsus de Liguori’s Meditations on the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary[1]

Devout souls, what say you? Is not this event and is not this unhappy Mother worthy of compassion. You already understand of whom I speak. This Son, so cruelly executed, was our loving Redeemer Jesus; and this Mother was the Blessed Virgin Mary; who, for the love she bore us, was willing to see Him sacrificed to Divine Justice by the barbarity of men.

This great torment, then, which Mary endured for us—a torment which was more than a thousand deaths deserves both our compassion and our gratitude. If we can make no other return for so much love, at least let us give a few moments this day to consider the greatness of the sufferings by which Mary became the Queen of Martyrs; for the sufferings of her great martyrdom exceeded those of all the martyrs; being, in the first place, the longest in point of duration; and, in the second place, the greatest in point of intensity.

The devotion to the Seven Sorrows of Mary is wonderful to meditate upon daily. Our Lady grants so many graces from it!

The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of September to Our Lady of Sorrows and celebrates her feast on September 15, immediately following the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.[2]

This devotion Confraternity of Christian Mothers strong devotion, Sep 15 on of their feast days. Mothers & women enter into these mysteries in a profound way. Meditaiton for Motherhood. Helps us to love Mary better, love our children better.

Laid bare the thoughts of many, Simeon, Fr. Tuscan Mary knows children so well, come to her concerns for them, she will help you to understand them better. Heart pierced to share this information in a prayerful manner. Godd for Mothers for this particular meditation.

  1. Aids to help in its use, pictures[3] and https://www.ipieta.com for the prayers and/or print up pages
  2. Exhortation, a great Lenten consideration. The price of our freedom was bought at a very high price. The Mother standing at the foot of the Cross, sorrowful but not opposed to the Will of the Father. Entering into her silence until the Lord vindicated His elect. Not masochistic for its sake but for the sake of the glory of the Resurrection and indwelling of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, Assumption, Coronation.
  3. Seven Sorrows, 7 swords pierced heart. Seven weeks of Lent, spend one mystery week each and meditate on one at a time.

    Youthful relationship of our Blessed Mother the first 3 mysteries, then she becomes the Queen of Martyrs, she enters into hers when He does His.

    Help our Lady to better understand these episodes within her life, move you to a desire. Then there is no sense of competition between the 2 rosaries. Very helpful as mothers.

    [1] https://www.sing-prayer.org/st-alphonsus-de-liguoris-meditations-on-the-seven-sorrows-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary  accessed February 3, 2025

    [2] https://www.churchpop.com/seven-sorrows-of-mary-the-promises-to-those-who-meditate-upon-them-daily/  accessed February 3, 2025

    [3] https://www.catholictothemax.com/catholic-home-decor/the-seven-sorrows-of-mary-indoor-outdoor-aluminum-prints-set-of-7/  accessed February 3, 2025

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