The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows, reminds us that Mary plays a key role in our Redemption and that she suffered along with her Son Jesus to save us. It is prayed using a special rosary comprised of seven “decades” containing seven beads each.<\/p>\n
Here is how the Chaplet of Seven Sorrows is prayed:<\/p>\n
Each group of seven is begun with an Our Father,<\/strong> as in the regular Rosary. Some people start with an Act of Contrition, since the devotion has a penitential aspect. Also like the regular Rosary, the groups of seven Hail Marys are an occasion for meditation on “Mysteries” \u2014 in this case, the Seven Sorrows of Mary, listed below:<\/p>\n The Prophecy of Simeon<\/span> When Mary and Joseph present the infant Jesus in the temple, Simeon predicts that a “sword” (of sorrow) will pierce Mary’s soul.<\/p>\n The flight into Egypt<\/span> When King Herod orders the death of all male children age two or younger, Mary and Joseph flee to Egypt with the infant Jesus.<\/p>\n The Child Jesus Lost in the Temple<\/span> Mary and Joseph search for the child Jesus for three days, finding Him at last \u2014 after agonizing sorrow \u2014 in the temple.<\/p>\n Mary meets Jesus carrying the cross<\/span> As Jesus makes His way to Calvary, condemned to crucifixion, He meets His mother, Mary. He is bruised, derided, cursed and defiled and her sorrow is absolute as Jesus drags His own cross up the hill of His crucifixion.<\/p>\n Mary at the foot of the cross<\/span> Mary stands near her dying Son unable to minister to him as He cries “I thirst.” She hears Him promise heaven to a thief and forgive His enemies. His last words, “Behold your mother,” charge us to look on Mary as our mother.<\/p>\n Mary receives the body of Jesus<\/span> Jesus is taken down from the cross and His body is placed in Mary’s arms. The passion and death are over, but for His mother, grief continues. She holds His body in her arms.<\/p>\n Mary witnesses the burial of Jesus<\/span> The body of Jesus is laid in the tomb. The most tragic day in history ends, Mary alone in sorrow, awaiting the Resurrection.<\/p>\n The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows, reminds us that Mary plays a key role in our Redemption and that she suffered along with her Son Jesus to save us. It is prayed using a special rosary comprised of seven “decades” … Continue reading The First Sorrow<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\nReading: Luke 2:25-35.<\/em><\/p>\nThe Second Sorrow<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\nReading: Matthew 2:13-15.<\/em><\/p>\nThe Third Sorrow<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\nReading: Luke 2: 41-50.<\/em><\/p>\nThe Fourth Sorrow<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\nReading: Luke 23: 27-29.<\/em><\/p>\nThe Fifth Sorrow<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\nReading: John 19: 25-30.<\/em><\/p>\nThe Sixth Sorrow<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\nReading: Psalm 130.<\/em><\/p>\nThe Seventh Sorrow<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\nReading: Luke 23: 50-56.<\/em><\/p>\n