🌿 Our Lady of Sorrows

Our Lady of Sorrows, also known as Mater Dolorosa, is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary that commemorates her sorrows and sufferings during the life of Jesus, especially during his Passion and Crucifixion. The Catholic Church has approved several prayers dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows. Here are some of them:

1. Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows

O most holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, Queen of the universe, refuge of sinners, I humbly come to you to seek your powerful intercession. You, who shared in the sufferings of your divine Son, look upon me with compassion and mercy.

In the midst of my trials and tribulations, help me to find strength and courage in the example of your steadfast faith and unwavering trust in God's providence. Through your sorrows, obtain for me the grace to endure my own crosses with patience and love.

Our Lady of Sorrows, comforter of the afflicted, pray for us. Amen.

2. Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary

The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary is a devotion that focuses on the seven major sorrows that the Virgin Mary endured in her life, especially those connected with the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ. Here is a guide on how to pray the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary:

The chaplet consists of seven sets of seven Hail Marys, each set focusing on one of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. Each sorrow is meditated upon, and then a Hail Mary is prayed.

The Seven Sorrows

1. The Prophecy of Simeon
   (Luke 2:25-35)
   Reflection: Mary, through the prophecy of Simeon, understands the future suffering and death of her son Jesus.
   Prayer:
   One Our Father
   Seven Hail Marys

2. The Flight into Egypt
   (Matthew 2:13-15)
   Reflection: Mary and Joseph flee to Egypt to save Jesus from Herod's massacre of the infants.
   Prayer:
   One Our Father
   Seven Hail Marys

3. The Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple
   (Luke 2:41-50)
   Reflection: Mary and Joseph lose Jesus for three days and find Him in the Temple.
   Prayer:
   One Our Father
   Seven Hail Marys

4. Mary Meets Jesus on the Way to Calvary
   (Luke 23:27-31; John 19:17)
   Reflection: Mary encounters Jesus carrying His cross to Golgotha.
   Prayer:
   One Our Father
   Seven Hail Marys

5. The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
   (John 19:25-30)
   Reflection: Mary stands at the foot of the cross as Jesus dies.
   Prayer:
   One Our Father
   Seven Hail Marys

6. The Body of Jesus Being Taken Down from the Cross
   (Mark 15:42-46)
   Reflection: Mary receives the dead body of Jesus in her arms.
   Prayer:
   One Our Father
   Seven Hail Marys

7. The Burial of Jesus
   (John 19:41-42)
   Reflection: Mary witnesses the burial of Jesus.
   Prayer:
   One Our Father
   Seven Hail Marys

Prayers to Conclude the Chaplet

Three Hail Marys in honor of the tears of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Final Prayer:

O Mother of Sorrows, by the tears you shed, grant that we may weep for our sins. O suffering Jesus, through the pain of your holy Mother, grant us the grace of a sincere repentance. Amen.

Additional Closing Prayers

1. Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows

Most Sorrowful Mother, remind us always of the sorrows of your Son, Jesus, that we may suffer with Him and for Him, and obtain His grace. Help us to bear our crosses patiently and to unite our sufferings with those of our Lord. Amen.

2. Stabat Mater (optional)

At the cross her station keeping,

Stood the mournful Mother weeping,

Close to her Son to the last.

Through her heart, His sorrow sharing,

All His bitter anguish bearing,

Now at length the sword has passed.

(Continue with the rest of the Stabat Mater hymn, if desired.)

The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary is a powerful devotion that helps the faithful meditate on the deep sorrows of the Virgin Mary and seek her intercession in times of suffering.

3. Litany of Our Lady of Sorrows

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.

God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us.

Holy Mother of God, pray for us.

Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.

Mother of Christ, pray for us.

Mother of divine grace, pray for us.

Mother most pure, pray for us.

Mother most chaste, pray for us.

Mother inviolate, pray for us.

Mother undefiled, pray for us.

Mother most amiable, pray for us.

Mother most admirable, pray for us.

Mother of good counsel, pray for us.

Mother of our Creator, pray for us.

Mother of our Savior, pray for us.

Virgin most prudent, pray for us.

Virgin most venerable, pray for us.

Virgin most renowned, pray for us.

Virgin most powerful, pray for us.

Virgin most merciful, pray for us.

Virgin most faithful, pray for us.

(Continue with invocations specific to Our Lady of Sorrows, such as "Mother most afflicted, pray for us" and "Mother most sorrowful, pray for us.")

Pray for us, O most sorrowful Virgin, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

O God, in whose passion, according to the prophecy of Simeon, a sword of sorrow pierced the most sweet soul of the glorious Virgin and Mother Mary: grant that we, who commemorate and reverence her sorrows, may experience the blessed effect of your passion, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

These prayers, approved by the Church, help the faithful to honor and seek the intercession of Our Lady of Sorrows, asking for her guidance and consolation in times of suffering and distress.

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