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Our Lady of Sorrows  |  Seven Sorrows of Mary  |  family prayer

The Seven Sorrows of Mary: An Invitation from Our Blessed Mother

The month of September has been dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows since the celebration of her feast day was developed by the Servites (Order of the Servants of Mary) in the 17th century. However, devotion to the Blessed Mother under this title began long before then.

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Our Lady of Sorrows  |  Seven Sorrows of Mary  |  family life

Mary's Sorrows Are Our Sorrows

Over the course of the years in my job at my parish, I have encountered hundreds of moms. These are women from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, socio-economic levels, education, and even languages, who meet to learn and worship together. Over time, I’ve heard many of their stories and learned of their sufferings.  We have especially prayed for each other's children during times of trial.

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Our Lady of Sorrows  |  Seven Sorrows of Mary  |  family prayer

Reflections on the Seven Sorrows of Mary

Devotion to Mary, under the title of Our Lady of Sorrows, took root in the Church around the 14th century. It was revealed to St. Bridget of Sweden that devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary's Seven Sorrows would grant seven extraordinary graces. In contemplating the suffering of Mary, one is drawn ever closer to her Son, Jesus, and his suffering which redeemed the world.

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Blessed Virgin Mary  |  Our Lady of Sorrows

The Seven Sorrows of Mary: An Invitation from Our Lady

The month of September has been dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows since the celebration of her feast day was developed by the Servites (Order of the Servants of Mary) in the 17th century. However, devotion to the Blessed Mother under this title began long before then.

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Our Lady of Sorrows

The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Devotion to Mary, under the title of Our Lady of Sorrows, took root in the Church around the 14th century. It was revealed to St. Bridget of Sweden that devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary's Seven Sorrows would grant seven extraordinary graces. In contemplating the suffering of Mary, one is drawn ever closer to her Son, Jesus, and his suffering which redeemed the world.

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