Mater Dolorosa

The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary

(One Our Father, Seven Hail Marys while meditating on each Sorrow.)

The Prophecy of Simeon concerning the Infant Jesus. (St. Luke 2:34)

The Flight into Egypt of the Holy Family. (St. Matthew 2:13)

The Loss of the Child Jesus for Three Days. (St. Luke 2:43)

The Meeting of Jesus and Mary on the way to Calvary. (St. Luke 23:26)

The Crucifixion, where Mary stands at the foot of the cross. (St. John 19:25)

The Descent from the Cross, with the body of Jesus placed in Mary's arms. (St. Matthew 27:57)

The Burial of Jesus. (St. John 19:40)

O God, who didst will that in the passion of thy Son a sword of grief should pierce the soul of the blessed Virgin Mary his Mother: Mercifully grant that thy Church, having shared with her in his passion, may be made worthy to share in the joys of his resurrection; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.