September Dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows
September 15th FEAST OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS
Although The Blessed Virgin endured more interior pain than we can comprehend,
the Church has given us seven sorrows on which we can meditate in identification with Our Mother of Sorrows.
Our Lady herself has promised graces to those who honor Her in this way.
The Seven Sorrows:
St. Simeon’s Prophesy
The Flight into Egypt
The Loss of Jesus in the Temple
The Meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way of the Cross
The Crucifixion
Mary Receives the Body of Jesus taken down from the Cross
The Burial of Jesus
Consider praying the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows the month of September!
Many graces and promises are given to those who have a devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows.
Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart of Mary,
I thank you for the unending depth of compassion you had for those who sinned against your Son
and for loving me with that same love.
As you grieve with a holy sorrow over my own sins,
please pray for me,
that I will more fully understand your compassion.
As I do, I pray that I will be able to more fully imitate and participate in that love,
flowing from your pure and perfect Sorrowful Heart.
Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us!
