Theologian in Training Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Sometimes while focusing on the cross we forget the sufferings that Mary endured as well. There is a traditional devotion that originated in the Church a while back with regard to Her own sufferings known as The 7 Sorrows of Mary. Essentially, it is a reflection on those sufferings that Mary endured being the Mother of Jesus. The Seven Sorrows are as follows: 1) The Prophecy of Simeon 2) The Flight into Egypt 3) The finding of Our Lord in the Temple 4) The meeting of Jesus and Mary on the way of the cross 5) The crucifixion 6) The taking down of Jesus from the cross (The Pieta) 7) The burial of Jesus I would invite all to meditate on these mysteries sometime. As you can see they are all scripturally based or interpreted from Scripture. It is a beautiful meditation and one I don't think we meditate on often enough. 7 Dolors God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 wow! theo, my family prays the 7 Sorrows along with our rosary...and it is an amesome prayer...i was also going to post a while back about them but never had a chance, so im so glad you did... their special, special prayers that take us along the journey of what the Blessed Mother, Mary, went through and how we should remember those times PLease, as theo said, pray them, they are special Prayers pleasing to Our Heavenly Mother and beautiful to meditate on..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Thanks Theo! I've been interested in learning more about the 7 Sorrows for awhile now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoketos Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 The Sorrows of our Blessed Virgin Holy Mother have endeared her to Her Son! May she intercede on our behalf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musturde Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Aren't there 7 Joys of Mary or something of that sort also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 Aren't there 7 Joys of Mary or something of that sort also? Indeed there are. It is also called the "Franciscan Crown." Instead of five decades there are seven. When I spent some time with a Franciscan order they prayed it every Saturday in lieu or their community rosary. The Seven Joys of Mary are as follows: 1) The Annunciation 2) The Visitation 3) The Nativity 4) The adoration of the Magi 5) The loss of the child Jesus in the temple 6) The Resurrection 7) The Assumption and Coronation of Mary in Heaven Franciscan Crown God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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