The Seven Sorrows
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Our Lady appeared three separate times to encourage this devotion!
Our Lady's first appearance was in 1240 to a group of seven men - she guided them to form a new religious order called the Servants of Mary (also known as the Servites). Central to their mission was the devotion and promotion of the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady.
The second apparition occurred in the 14th century. Our Lady revealed to St. Bridget of Sweden that many graces would come from devotion to these Seven Sorrows. She gave her seven promises for those who honored her Sorrows.
Lastly, the apparition of Our Lady of Kibeho encouraged this devotion in the 1980s. She appeared to a young woman named Marie-Claire Mukangango. Our Lady asked her to reintroduce this chaplet to the world, adding even more promises.
Have you ever prayed the Seven Sorrows chaplet?
It's also known as the Seven Sorrows (or Dolors) chaplet/rosary, Servite rosary, Rosary of Our Lady of Sorrows.
This is your nudge to try it!
The Seven Sorrows are events at which Mary experienced a particular sorrow relating to Jesus and His Passion. They are taken directly from the bible:
1. The Prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:34-35)
2. The Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-21)
3. The Loss of Jesus for Three Days (Luke 2:41-50)
4. The Carrying of the Cross (John 19:17)
5. The Crucifixion of Jesus (John 19:18-30)
6. Jesus Taken Down from the Cross (John 19:39-40)
7. Jesus Laid in the Tomb (John 19:39-42)
If you're interested in praying the Seven Sorrows chaplet, you can download my free mini ebook here.
I'd love to hear if you try it or you already pray it!
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My encouragement for you (and me!) to seek the sacred this week:
Ash Wednesday is tomorrow! Here's some ideas for prayer:
During Lent, instead of our nightly rosary my family prays the Seven Sorrows chaplet. I think this chaplet fits in perfectly with this liturgical season.
On Fridays during Lent, my family prays the Stations of the Cross (this is the booklet we use).
If you're a Catholic mom, I have a Lenten resource here especially for you.