Monday, May 14, 2012

The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin Mary

The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin Mary
Devotion to the Seven Sorrows of Mary: The Blessed Virgin Mary grants seven graces to the souls who honor her daily by meditating on her tears and dolors (sorrows). This devotion was passed on by St. Bridget Seven Graces: 1. I will grant peace to their families. 2. They will be enlightened about the divine mysteries. 3. I will console them in their pains and I will accompany them in their work. 4. I will give them as much as they ask for as long as it does not oppose the adorable will of my divine Son or the sanctification of their souls. 5. I will defend them in their spiritual battles with the infernal enemy and I will protect them at every instant of their lives. 6. I will visibly help them at the moment of their death, they will see the face of their Mother. 7. I have obtained (This Grace) from my divine Son, that those who propagate this devotion to my tears and dolors, will be taken directly from this earthly life to eternal happiness since all their sins will be forgi! ven and my Son and I will be their eternal consolation and joy. The Seven Sorrows: 1. The prophecy of Simeon. (St. Luke 2:34-35) 2. The flight into Egypt. (St. Matthew 2: 13, 14) 3. The loss of the Child Jesus in the temple (St. Luke 2:43-45) 4. The meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way of the Cross. 5. The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus 6. The taking down of the Body of Jesus from the Cross 7. The Burial of Jesus (Say one Hail mary while meditating on Each Sorrow) Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is ...