In the quiet of our hearts, we come to you,
Our Lady of Sorrows, Mother of the Crucified, Mother of us all.
O most Sorrowful Virgin Mary, you stood faithfully beside your Son,
Pierced by seven swords of sorrow.
You bore suffering with perfect love,
And your heart became a mirror of His Passion.
We turn to you now, Mother of Sorrows,
Asking for the grace to suffer with hope,
To love with courage,
And to unite our wounds to yours.
The Seven Sorrows of Mary:
The Prophecy of Simeon – Joy and warning: “A sword will pierce your heart.”
The Flight into Egypt – You fled in darkness, carrying the Light of the world.
The Loss of the Child Jesus – Three days of searching, your heart aching with absence.
Meeting Jesus on the Way to the Cross – You saw Him bloodied, burdened, yet loved without condemnation.
Standing at the Foot of the Cross – You received His final breath with silent strength, becoming Mother of the Church.
The Crucifixion and Descent – His lifeless body rested in your arms; your tears watered the seed of salvation.
The Burial of Christ – Stone sealed the silence, yet you waited in hope, trusting God even in death.
O Lady of Sorrows,
Teach us to remain with Christ in suffering,
To be brave in grief,
And to believe in the promise of resurrection.
Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.