On September 15th, the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, many people will pull out an unusual looking Rosary that is similar to, but not quite like, a traditional Rosary. The Seven Sorrows Rosary had its origin around 1617 as a spiritual exercise among the Servites – officially, the Order of Servants of Mary. You may also hear the Seven Sorrows Rosary prayer referred to as the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows.
It has become a way to meditate upon the sufferings of Mary. As its name indicates, the Rosary has seven sorrows that one meditates upon.
- The Prophecy of Simeon
- The Flight into Egypt
- The loss of the child Jesus in the Temple
- The meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way of the Cross
- The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
- The taking down of the Body of Jesus from the Cross and preparation for burial
- The burial of Jesus
Meditating upon each of the seven sorrows (just like you would one of the mysteries of the Rosary), you begin with an Our Father, then pray a Hail Mary seven times for each sorrow and pray one Glory Be.
Learn more in the video above. Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us!
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