These titles for her reflect the trials and tribulations she endured for our salvation as the mother of our Savior Jesus Christ. "Joseph of Arimathea, a noble counselor, came and went in boldly to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Luke II, 43-45. Convert while there is still time.” Many graces result from praying this devotion, however, it should not replace the traditional rosary. saying seven Hail Mary's and meditating on her tears and dolors (sorrows). Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows consists essentially of recalling and meditating on each of the seven sorrows and saying the Hail Mary prayer seven times, one after each Sorrow is recalled and meditated upon. Ah me! The Black Scapular is a symbol of the Confraternity of Our Lady of Sorrows, which is associated with the Servite Order. Explanation of the Seven Sorrows of Mary and the devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows. What are the 7 Dolors of Our Lady & why this devotion so great. Mary at the foot of the crossReading: John 19: 25-30. Devotion to the sorrows of Mary helps us to get a glimpse of how much she suffered on our behalf – how she stood faithfully at the … Devotion to the Sorrows of Mary has always been a favorite devotion among Catholics. CONTACT. This meditation on Our Lady's sufferings was given to St. Bridget in the fourteenth century, but was not as widespread until it was approved centuries later by … – Matt. Litany of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows by Pope Pius VII. Perhaps you might consider adding this devotion to your Lenten practices! Mary, through her intercession, obtains for us many blessings in this life and the life to come, especially at the hour of death. Chaplet of Our Lady of Sorrows The Seven Dolors Chaplet Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. HERE ARE THE SEVEN GRACES: I will grant peace to their families. One such custom owes its origin to the Servite Order founded in 1233 by a group called the Seven Holy Founders. Yet she was taken aback as Simeon and Anna prophesied about her role in Jesus’ life and death. In this video, Father Chad Ripperger talks about how devotion to Our Sorrowful Mother helps us gain insight into our own sins. Amen. For all the glorious pictures and statues of Our Lady, we can’t be under the illusion that her life was perfect. D evotion to Our Lady of Sorrows is very ancient and over time pious customs have been developed to enter into the heart of Mary that was pierced so “thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed” (Luke 2:35). On September 15, the day following the ancient feast of the Holy Cross, the Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Meditate on each mystery by imagining how Our Lady dealt with each situation, then ask her for a portion of her heart and participation of her grace. 26 talking about this. (St. Luke 2: 43-45). In the 14th century, the Blessed Mother revealed to St Bridget of Sweden that she would bestow seven graces on those who meditate on her sorrow regularly by praying 7 Hail Marys for each Sorrow. The groups of seven Hail Marys are an occasion for meditation on each of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. You may consider starting with an Act of Contrition since the devotion has a penitential aspect. Developing a devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows can help us pick up our daily crosses. VIDEOS/MUSIC. No hindrances stayed her, nor weariness, nor danger; but she forthwith returned to Jerusalem, and for three long days sought Him sorrowing. The Feast of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows is on September 15. On the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, today, we bring you this devotion, which began in the 13th century and was reintroduced to the world by Our Blessed Mother during the approved apparitions of The Blessed Virgin Mary of Kibeho, Rwanda with some slight variations. DEVOTION. The flight into Egypt. What anguish was hers, in leaving Judea, lest she should be overtaken by the soldiers of the cruel king! She heard that her heart would be pierced, and it was — at that instant. It recalls the Sorrows the Virgin Mother of God endured in compassion for the suffering and death of her Divine Son. By joining our sorrows with Mary’s, as she joined her sacrifices with those of her Son, we participate in the work of our redemption and that of the whole world. She is known in this devotion, which is very pleasing to our Lord, as Our Lady of Sorrows, the Sorrowful Mother, or Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, among other names. The church even has a feast day for Our Lady of Sorrows, September 15th. They will be enlightened about the divine mysteries. CONTACT. This devotion was passed on by St. Bridget. Text on Front. The church even has a feast day for Our Lady of Sorrows, September 15th. The devotion was passed on by St. Bridget. Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows. The Blessed Virgin Mary grants seven graces to the souls who honour her daily by meditating on her sorrows and saying seven Hail Mary’s, one for each Sorrow. Explanation of the Seven Sorrows of Mary and the devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows. 522 J’aime. The most tragic day in history ends, Mary alone in sorrow, awaiting the Resurrection. Give me wisdom and humility, so that I may receive all the indulgences contained in this prayer. Text on Back. The devotion was passed on by St. Bridget. Meditation on the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady is a way of sharing in the sorrows of Mary’s life. And as if to increase her sorrow, when she sought Him diligently among her kinsfolk and acquaintance, she could hear no tidings of Him. The feast of the Our Lady of Sorrows was originated by a provincial synod of Cologne in 1413 as a response to the iconoclast Hussites. On Calvary there were in a sense two altars, one in the Body of Jesus, and the other in the Immaculate Heart. Feast Day : September 15 THE SEVEN SORROWS OF MARY 1. Our Lady requests the faithful to pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary on Tuesdays and Fridays. Meditation on the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady is a way of sharing in the sorrows of Mary’s life. II, 13-14. His last words, "Behold your mother," charge us to look on Mary as our mother. Mary presented several promises to St. Bridget of Sweden to those who devote themselves to the seven sorrows of her heart. They were celebrating a happy occasion — the Presentation of the Child Jesus. Then her own soul was like to have left the body and joined itself to that of Jesus. More. Devotion to the Crucified Christ and to Our Lady of Sorrows grew side by side. IMAGES: Feature: Adriaen Isenbrandt: Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows; 1. HOME. In remembrance of your sorrows, intercede for us and help us to obtain the favors that we are praying for. This devotion nourishes the spirit of compunction, affords great consolation, strengthens confidence in God’s mercy, draws down the special protection of the Blessed Mother in the hour of temptation and preserves the converted sinner from relapsing into sin. But a still sharper sword pierced her soul. I have obtained from my divine Son, that those who propagate this devotion to my tears and dolors, will be taken directly from this earthly life to eternal happiness since all their sins will be forgiven and my Son and I will be their eternal consolation and joy. – Mark XV, 43-46. 318 N. 8th Street In her sighs. Amen. If not, this is a wonderful Catholic devotion to meditate upon daily. The Seven Sorrows of Mary is a beautiful devotion in good times and in bad; but it’s of special comfort in the hard times. The Litany of the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady found at the end of this booklet was composed by Pope Pius VII (1740-1823) while held in captivity during the Napoleonic Wars. They will be enlightened about the divine mysteries. 19:25).� The Blessed Virgin Mary grants seven graces to the souls who honor her daily by meditating on her tears and dolors (sorrows). Three times, say: Mary, who was conceived without sin and who suffered for us, pray for us. This devotion was passed on by St. Bridget. (scroll to down for the list of promises and graces attached to this devotion) First Dolor The Prophesy of Saint Simeon . The Blessed Virgin Mary has promised to grant seven graces to the souls who honor her daily by saying seven Hail Mary's and meditating on her tears and sorrows. The prophecy of Simeon. He arose and took the child and His mother by night, and retired into Egypt: and He was there until the death of Herod." Pray 7 Hail Mary daily and ask Our Lady of Sorrow for Her intercession. (St. Matthew 2:13, 14), The loss of the Child Jesus in the temple. ABOUT. Mary, through her intercession, obtains for us many blessings in this life and the life to come, especially at the hour of death. Meditation: Look, devout soul, look to Calvary, whereon are raised two altars of sacrifice, one on the body of Jesus, the other on the heart of Mary. how every blow of the hammer, how every stripe which fell on the Savior's form, fell also on the disconsolate spirit of the Virgin. Let us Pray: Oh sorrowful Mother! On the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, today, we bring you this devotion, which began in the 13th century and was reintroduced to the world by Our Blessed Mother during the approved apparitions of The Blessed Virgin Mary of Kibeho, Rwanda with some slight variations. She willingly became the Queen of Martyrs for the salvation of each and every one of us. One such custom owes its origin to the Servite Order founded in 1233 by a group called the Seven Holy Founders. The devotion was passed on by St. Bridget. Feast Day : September 15 THE SEVEN SORROWS OF MARY 1. "And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted; And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that out of many hearts thoughts may be revealed." This devotion was enshrined in Church history by the gospel narrative of St. John – “Now there stood by the Cross of Jesus, His Mother… (Jn. Meditation: Consider the sharp sorrow which Mary felt when, St. Joseph being warned by an angel, she had to flee by night in order to preserve her beloved Child from the slaughter decreed by Herod. Devotion to the Crucified Christ and to Our Lady of sorrows grew side by side. Those who, before death, invoke the Divine Mother in the name of her sorrows should obtain true repentance of all their sins. Mostly, obtain for us, sweet and compassionate Mother, that we will live and persevere in the service of your beloved Son, so that we will deserve, by His grace and our cooperation, to praise Him in glory forever and ever. Below is the method that Apostoli Viae Disciples use to meditate on Mary's Seven Sorrows. Jesus will commit such devout clients to the hands of Mary, with the power to dispose of them in whatever manner she might please, and to obtain for them all the graces she might desire. Who would not pity thee? Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows Our mother of sorrows, with strength from above you stood by the cross, sharing in the sufferings of Jesus, and with tender care you bore him in your arms, mourning and weeping. Christ immolated His flesh, Mary, her heart, her own soul. Our Lady of Sorrows, or Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, is a name used for the Virgin Mary—a title used out of deference to the many painful events in her life. Introductory Prayer: My God, I offer You this Rosary for Your glory, so I can honor your Holy Mother, the Blessed Virgin, so I can share and meditate upon her suffering. Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus. There are seven sorrows of Mary. When Mary and Joseph present the infant Jesus in the temple, Simeon predicts that a "sword" (of sorrow) will pierce Mary's soul. (St. Luke 2:34, 35), The flight into Egypt. Here are my reflections on each, to guide you in your own … Mary receives the body of JesusReading: Psalm 130. As Mater Dolorosa, it is also a key subject for Marian art in the Catholic Church. But consider how often you have renewed that bitter grief of Mary, when your sins have caused her Son to flee from your heart. This Mother, so tender and loving, meets her beloved Son, meets Him amid an impious rabble, who drag Him to a cruel death, wounded, torn by stripes, crowned with thorns, streaming with blood, bearing His heavy cross. Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows As Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows, we are devoted to Mary the Mother of Sorrows so that our love for her grows each day. – Luke XXIII, 27. HOME. The Prophecy of Simeon over the Infant Jesus. Mary meets Jesus carrying the cross Reading: Luke 23: 27-29. For it will come to pass that Herod will seek the child to destroy Him. Seven Sorrows. (Luke … Practices aimed at the Seven Sorrows of Mary are very popular devotions for Catholics, and many prayers and rituals are dedicated to Mary in this form. Mary and Joseph search for the child Jesus for three days, finding Him at last — after agonizing sorrow — in the temple. God Bless Servites eventually developed two popular devotions to Our Lady of Sorrows: 1)Rosary of the Seven Sorrows; 2) Black Scapular of the Seven Dolours of Mary. In short, the Seven Sorrows are seven events in the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary that we can use as a meditation in our quest toward sainthood. She gazed a last time on the lifeless body of her Son and could scarce detach her eyes from those gaping wounds. Practices aimed at the Seven Sorrows of Mary are very popular devotions for Catholics, and many prayers and rituals are dedicated to Mary in this form. "And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the Child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and His parents knew it not. The devotion consists in praying seven Hail Mary’s while meditating on the Seven Sorrows of Mary. And when the great stone was rolled to the door of the sepulcher, oh, then indeed her heart seemed torn from her body! It was the thought of men's ingratitude to her beloved Son. The Blessed Virgin Mary grants seven graces to the souls who honor her daily by meditating on her sorrows and saying seven Hail Mary’s. And as with all Marian devotions, Our Blessed Mother seeks only to bring us closer to Jesus; in this devotion, she draws us closer to Christ crucified. He is bruised, derided, cursed and defiled and her sorrow is absolute as Jesus drags His own cross up the hill of His crucifixion. The passion and death are over, but for His mother, grief continues. The Servites developed the three most common devotions to Our Lady's Sorrows, namely the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows, the Black Scapular of the Seven Dolours of Mary and the Novena to Our Sorrowful Mother. ABOUT. O Lord. How great her privations in that long journey! Our Lady of Sorrows is my absolutely favorite devotion to Mary.This is where she meets us. Our Lady requests the faithful to pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary on Tuesdays and Fridays. This devotion was passed on by St. Bridget. Those graces are: As this article from the Register states, "St. Alphonsus recounts the revelation made to St. Elizabeth of Hungary 'that after the assumption of the Blessed Virgin into heaven, St. John the Evangelist desired to see her again. It was revealed to St. Bridget of Sweden (1303-1373) that devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary's Seven Sorrows would bring great signal graces. Our Lady’s messages to Marie-Claire focused on an “urgent call to repentance”: “Repent, repent, repent! If you can't tell already, this is an amazing devotion. DEVOTION TO OUR LADY OF SORROWS. – Luke II, 34-35. Who would not weep at seeing this Mother's grief? At Our Lady’s request, the seven founders made the object of their Order, meditation on the pains suffered by Our Lady in the Life, Passion and Death of Her Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and undertook promoting this devotion of meditating on the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady to all Catholics, which became the foundation of the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Christ immolated His flesh, Mary, her heart, her own soul. Meditation: How dread was the grief of Mary, when she saw that she had lost her beloved Son! The first example we have is St. John at the foot of the Cross. One such custom owes its origin to the Servite Order founded by a group called the Seven Holy Founders in 1233. Our Lady of Sorrows, or Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, is a name used for the Virgin Mary—a title used out of deference to the many painful events in her life. DEVOTION TO OUR LADY OF SORROWS. Learn to Pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary Below! Meditation: How great was the shock to Mary's Heart at hearing these sorrowful words, in which holy Simeon foretold the bitter Passion and death of her sweet Jesus, since in that same moment she realized in her mind all the insults, blows, and torments which the impious men were to offer to the Redeemer of the world. D evotion to Our Lady of Sorrows is very ancient and over time pious customs have been developed to enter into the heart of Mary that was pierced so “thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed” (Luke 2:35). She hears Him promise heaven to a thief and forgive His enemies. Text on Back. We praise you for your faith, which accepted the life God planned for you. John XIX, 41-42. The Blessed Virgin Mary grants seven graces to the souls who honor her daily by meditating on her tears and dolors (sorrows). She holds His body in her arms. As we pray one Our Father, seven Hail Marys, and one Glory Be for each sorrow, we ponder the pain she endured, and we ask her to help us understand the evil we have done, and to lead us to repentance. Ah, consider, my soul, the grief of the blessed Virgin thus beholding her Son! Jesus will impress upon their minds the remembrance of His Passion, and that they should have their reward for it in heaven. Behold John not to be comforted, Magdalen and the other Mary in deep affliction, and Nicodemus, who can scarcely bear his sorrow. 1st SORROW  … As she stood at the foot of the cross, pierced by the sword of sorrow, she turned her eyes on Him, until she knew that He lived no longer and had resigned His spirit to His Eternal Father. These titles for her reflect the trials and tribulations she endured for our salvation as the mother of our Savior Jesus Christ. Whose heart would not be softened, seeing affliction which would move a stone? As Jesus makes His way to Calvary, condemned to crucifixion, He meets His mother, Mary. Now there stood by the cross of Jesus, His Mother. Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows The Blessed Virgin Mary has promised to grant seven graces to the souls who honor her daily by saying seven Hail Mary's and meditating on her tears and sorrows. I humbly ask Your forgiveness, and I promise that by your sacrifice and Your help and grace, to prove worthy of Your love by sharing in Your Passion and death through Our Blessed Mother’s sorrows. Therefore, My daughter, though I am forgotten by … Vandalia, IL 62471 USA, All donations are tax-deductible - Give Today, Healing and Reconciliation Ministry A Betania XVI Community, Our Lady of Sorrows Will Help You Overcome Habitual Sin. This devotion to Our Sorrowful Mother originated in the thirteenth century. The Blessed Virgin Mary grants seven graces to the souls who honour her daily by meditating on her sorrows and saying seven Hail Mary’s, one for each Sorrow. Jesus will protect all who have this devotion in their tribulations, and that He would protect them especially at the hour of death. Sad is the sight of that dear Mother drowned in a sea of woe, seeing her beloved Son, part of her very self, cruelly nailed to the shameful tree of the cross. O mournful Mother, a bundle of myrrh, indeed, is thy Beloved to thee. What grief was hers when she saw the stone lifted to cover that sacred tomb! 7 SORROWS OF MARY. What are the 7 Dolors of Our Lady & why this devotion so great. 7 SORROWS OF MARY. This devotion was passed on by St. Bridget. Simeon and Jesus, by Andrey Shishkin (copyrighted, used with permission); Anno Domini, by Edwin Longsden Long (PD); Christ Teaching in the Temple, by Jean Joseph Constant (PD); Christ Bearing the Cross, by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (PD); The Crucified Christ, by Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez (PD); The Descent from the Cross, by Domingo Valdivieso y Henarejos (PD); Pieta, by Franz von Stuck (PD); Pieta, by Charles Bosseron Chambers (PD), Losing Jesus for three days when he was in the Temple, “They will be enlightened about the divine Mysteries.”, “I will console them in their pains and I will accompany them in their work.”, “I will give them as much as they ask for as long as it does not oppose the adorable will of my divine Son or the sanctification of their souls.”, “I will defend them in their spiritual battles with the infernal enemy and I will protect them at every instant of their lives.”, “I will visibly help them at the moment of their death—they will see the face of their mother.”, “I have obtained this grace from my divine Son, that those who propagate this devotion to my tears and dolors will be taken directly from this earthly life to eternal happiness, since all their sins will be forgiven and my Son will be their eternal consolation and joy.”. Devotion to the Crucified Christ and to Our Lady of sorrows grew side by side. The Seven Sorrows of Mary are a popular Roman Catholic devotion. Learn to Pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary Below! Pray the "Our Father" then pray the "Hail Mary" seven times. I humbly beg you to give me true repentance for all my sins. When King Herod orders the death of all male children age two or younger, Mary and Joseph flee to Egypt with the infant Jesus. The Seven Sorrows devotion involves praying seven Hail Marys a day, each one while meditating on one of Our Lady’s seven sorrows, which are: The prophecy of … DEVOTION. Act of Contrition: Oh Lord Jesus Christ, I am truly sorry for my sins. The Black Scapular is a symbol of the Confraternity of Our Lady of Sorrows, which is associated with the Servite Order. By uniting ourselves with both the Passion of Christ and His holy Mother, we enter into Jesus' Heart and honor Him greatly; He is more honored because we have so honored His Mother. "And there followed Him a great multitude of people, and of women, who bewailed and lamented Him." I will console them in their pains and I will accompany them in their work. (Luke … Devotion to the Sorrows of Mary has always been a favorite devotion among Catholics. I, it is I, who with my sins have so cruelly wounded the heart of my sorrowing Mother! Although sinless, she was still human, and had the same emotions that we do. Meditation: Come, O ye sinners, come and see if ye can endure so sad a sight. As the New Eve she suffered the passion along with her Son. Great be your confusion, O my soul, who has so often lost your Jesus by your sins and has given no heed to seek Him at once, a sign that you make very little or no account of the precious treasure of divine love. I will visibly help them at the moment of their death, they will see the face of their Mother. As Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows, we are devoted to Mary the Mother of Sorrows so that our love for her grows each day. Now consider that because of your sins you are unhappily among the ungrateful. The Seven Sorrows, or Seven Dolors of Mary is a devotion dating back to the fourteenth century. It was designated for the Friday after the third Sunday after Easter. Jesus is taken down from the cross and His body is placed in Mary's arms. The Seven Sorrows of Our Lady are taken from Scripture events. The Feast of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows is on September 15. Mary witnesses the burial of Jesus Reading: Luke 23: 50-56. The taking down of the Body of Jesus from the Cross. Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows is very ancient and over time pious customs have been developed to enter into the heart of Mary that was pierced so“thoughts out of … The Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows on Sept. 15, immediately following the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Convert while there is still time.” Many graces result from praying this devotion, however, it should not replace the traditional rosary. But who has been the cause of such woe? When you accepted John as your son, at the foot of the Cross, we too were accepted by you as your children. of Martyrs. After that he saith to the disciple: Behold thy Mother." And Joseph buying fine linen, and taking Him down, wrapped Him up in the fine linen." *UPDATE* Note well that the promises associated with this devotion are not approved by the church. Our Lady lamented to St. Bridget that very few consoled Her by meditating on Her Sorrows, and “that the greater part of the world lived in forgetfulness of them: ‘I look around at all who are on earth, to see if by chance there are any who pity Me, and meditate upon My Sorrows; and I find that there are very few. The Prophecy of Simeon over the Infant Jesus. The Blessed Virgin Mary grants seven graces to the souls who honor her daily by meditating on her tears and dolors (sorrows). If not, this is a wonderful Catholic devotion to meditate upon daily. Seven Sorrows. Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows should be practiced especially by souls who wish to rid themselves of sinful habits. 405 J’aime. The body of Jesus is laid in the tomb. Feast Day : September 15 THE SEVEN SORROWS OF MARY 1. As I turned to Our Lady of Sorrows during Lent one year, I thought of what particular grace pertained to each mystery of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady of Dolours, the Sorrowful Mother or Mother of Sorrows, and Our Lady of Piety, Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows or Our Lady of the Seven Dolours are names by which the Virgin Mary is referred to in relation to sorrows in her life. The Prophecy of SimeonReading: Luke 2:25-35. "They crucified Him. The Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows on Sept. 15, immediately following the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The devotion was passed on by St. Bridget. The favor was granted him; his dear Mother appeared to him, and with her Jesus Christ also appeared; the saint then heard Mary ask her Son to grant some special grace to all those who are devoted to her dolors. Develop a devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows. PROMISES FOR DEVOTION TO OUR LADY'S SORROWS St. Alphonsus Liguori, in his book The Glories of Mary mentioned a revelation in which St. John the Evangelist saw both Our Lord and His Blessed Mother after her assumption into heaven.He heard Mary ask Jesus for some special grace to all those who are devoted to her dolors (sorrows). Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows consists essentially in recalling and meditating on each of the seven sorrows and saying the Hail Mary prayer seven times, one for each sorrow. Our Lady of Sorrows Devotion. . Instead of being filled with sorrow, she remained u… We praise you for your hope, which trusted that God would do great things in you. Mary presented several promises to St. Bridget of Sweden to those who devote themselves to the seven sorrows of her heart. I will give them as much as they ask for as long as it does not oppose the adorable will of my divine Son or the sanctification of their souls. Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows became a standard devotion in the Church around the 14th century. Each group of the seven sorrows is begun with an Our Father, as in the regular Rosary. Jesus, I Trust You now and until the hour of death. When Jesus therefore had seen His Mother and the disciple standing whom he loved, He saith to His Mother: Woman: behold thy son. Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows is very ancient and over time pious customs have been developed to enter into the heart of Mary that was pierced so“thoughts out of … Meditation: Consider the most bitter sorrow which rent the soul of Mary, when she saw the dead body of her dear Jesus on her knees, covered with blood, all torn with deep wounds. 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