The month of September is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, or Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows. During this month, we remember the sorrowful events in Our Lady’s life, when she suffered greatly, especially during the passion and death of her beloved son Jesus Christ.
In 1233, the Servite Order, or Order of the Servants of Mary, in France, made Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows their principal devotion. It was later popularized by St. Bridget of Sweden in the 14th century. We meditate on these 7 key sorrowful events:
- The Prophecy of Simeon,
- The Flight into Egypt
- The Loss of Jesus in the Temple
- Mary’s Meeting Jesus on the Way to Calvary
- Jesus’ Death on the Cross
- Mary Receives the Dead Body of Jesus in Her Arms
- Jesus is Placed in the Tomb
Each of the sorrows in Mary’s life pierced her heart with profound grief. Meditating on the Gospel passages that are central to each sorrow brings us closer to Our Lady, and to Jesus. The Feast of the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady is celebrated on September 15th.
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Our Lady of SorrowsMary is depicted, in this statue, with seven swords, or dolors (latin for pain or sorrow), piercing her Immaculate Heart. The Traditional Catholic devotion of meditating on Our Lady’s Seven Sorrows, teaches us to console Mary’s sorrowful heart. We also unite our own suffering to hers, and Mary, in her love, consoles us. It becomes possible not to despair, but to commune with Mary’s Holy Sorrow, receiving beautiful graces of consolation and strength. Meditate more easily on Our Lady’s Sorrow with this beautiful statue in your home. |
Virgin of the PietaThe Icon of the Virgin of the Pieta is based on Michelangelo’s The Pieta, meaning pity or compassion. Capturing the moment when Jesus was taken down from the cross and given to His mother, Mary sorrowfully contemplates her dead Son on her lap. Mary, Queen of Sorrows, sits on a throne of rock. Jesus’ stiff, lifeless body contrasts with the highly detailed realism of Mary’s draped robes. |
Brown ScapularConsecrate yourself to Our Lady with this traditional, hand sewn, brown scapular. It brings with it a crucifix, a St. Benedict medal, and is inscribed with the Consecration Prayer to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
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