WHY, WHY. WHY. SUFFERING????
September is a month when we reflect on suffering as a way to salvation and intimacy with Jesus. The month of September is dedicated to the Seven Sorrows of Mary.. This devotion dates back to the 12th century, when it made its appearance in monastic circles under the influence of St. Anselm and St. Bernard.
The feast day is celebrated on September 15, the day following the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The title, Our Lady of Sorrows, given to our Blessed Mother, focuses on her intense suffering and grief during the passion and death of our Lord.
Traditionally, this suffering was not limited to the passion and death event; but it comprised the seven sorrows (Dolors) of Mary, foretold by the Priest, Simeon in the temple Luke 2:34-35
his child [Jesus] is destined to be the downfall and the rise of many in Israel, a sign that will be opposed and you yourself shall be pierced with a sword so that the thoughts of many hearts may be laid bare.” Luke 2:34-35
OUR LADY OF SORROWS PRAY FOR US
MEDITATIONS
SEVEN SORROWS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
PROPHECY OF SIMEON
Mary, when I hear bad news, help me to trust in Jesus Luke 2:34
FLIGHT INTO EGYPT
Mary, when things are unsettled and I am unsure of the future help me trust in Jesus Matthew 2:14
OSS OF THE CHILD JESUS IN THE TEMPLE
Mary, when I suffer losses, help me to trust in Jesus Luke 2:46
MARY MEETS JESUS ON THE WAY TO CALVARY
Mary, I know it broke your heart to see your Son suffering. When someone I love is suffering, help me trust in Jesus
Luke 23:27-28
JESUS DIES ON THE CROSS
With Mother Mary, We adore you O Christ By your holy cross you have redeemed the world John 19:24-27
MARY RECEIVES JESUS
Mary, you received Jesus into your loving arms, Help us to say yes to Jesus and receive Him with love into our hearts
Mark 15 43-46
JESUS IS PLACED IN THE TOMB
The tomb will not hold Jesus. Mary, help us to persevere to the end that we might join you and your resurrected Son in heaven for ever and ever! John 19:38-42
