Mary knows the pain of a pierced heart.This month is dedicated to Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows. A lot of the time we see Mary as someone full of joy, and rightly so! She is often depicted with a peaceful face, radiating with love for her blessed Son. We might forget her deep agony as she watched her Son, the Savior of the World, be tortured and crucified. Maybe some of you know the pain of loosing a child. I'm sure it is a pain deeper than most ever have to know, but Mary has gone through it. Her heart was and is so closely unified to Christ's that she did not escape His suffering, but endured it with a 'Yes' to God's will just as she did in her Fiat.
Prayer to our Sorrowful Mother for a particular graceO, mother most holy and sorrowful, Queen of Martyrs, you who stood by your Son as He agonized on the cross; by the sufferings of your life, by that sword of pain that pierced your heart, by your perfect joy in heaven, look down on me kindly as I kneel before you, sympathizing with your sorrows and offering you my petition with childlike trust. Dear Mother, since your Son refuses you nothing, ask of His Sacred Heart to mercifully grant what I ask, through the merits of His sacred passion, along with those of your sufferings at the foot of the cross. Mother most merciful, to whom shall I go in my misery if not to you who pities us poor sinful exiles in this valley of tears? In our name, offer Jesus but one drop of His most precious blood, but one pang of His loving heart. Remind Him that you are our sweetness, our life and our hope, and your prayer will be heard. Amen
Honoring Mary's SorrowsThere are many ways to honor Mary's Seven Sorrows during the month of September. Here are a few ideas for you and your family to try out! Click each one to find out more! -Emily Gignac, Director of Faith Formation
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