The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary

September 15, 2020September 15, 2023

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The Seven Sorrows, also known as Dolors of the Blessed Virgin Mary, refers to the seven most painful moments that the Virgin Mother encountered during her lifetime as the Christ Jesus’ Mother. Simeon prophesied the sorrows during the Baby Jesus presentation at the temple by his Mother Mary and fostered father, Joseph. He said, “…And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” (Luke 2:35) Below are photos, quotations and litany of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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The prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:25-35)

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Ànyù zu ma Simeon a lyǝ nswiŋǝ.

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The flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15

Mǝ̀khǝnǝ̀ ghǝ fǝfǝ ala’a Egypt.

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Loss of the Child Jesus for three days (Luke 2:41-50)

Mǝ̀byenǝ̀ mǝ Yesù nǝ njwe tarǝ fǝ mǝnkhǝ.

Fourth Station: Jesus meets his mother | Eduardoelf

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Mary meets Jesus on his way to Calvary (Luke 23:27-31; John 19:17)

Màriyà â kwɛtǝ Moo yì fǝfǝ mânduŋǝ Cafariya.

Life at the Foot of the Cross | The Fatima Center

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Crucifixion and Death of Jesus (John 19:25-30)

Bǝ bu’ute Yesù nǝ àbàŋnǝ̀ a kwo.

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The body of Jesus being taken from the Cross (Psalm 130; Luke 23:50-54; John 19:31-37)

Bǝ shwi’isǝ̀ Yesù fǝ atyǝ àbàŋnǝ̀.

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The burial of Jesus (Isaiah 53:8; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42; Mark

Mǝ̀twiŋnǝ̀ Yesù.

Compassionate Mother, teach us your ways and give us your courage. Have pity and intercede for the whole world. Amen

Mya ǹtsamǝ̀lìŋnǝ̀, zi’irǝ wi nǝ mânduŋǝ̀ wwò, fya mǝtenǝ mwo a mbwo bǐ. Ko mǝlìŋnǝ̀ nkǝ nshwenǝ atyǝ mbî ntsǝ̀mǝ̀. Adzwilǐ

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Litany to Our Lady of Seven Sorrows

Authored By: Pope Pius VII

Lord, have mercy on us	Christ, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, hear us,	Christ, graciously hear us

God, the Father of heaven,	have mercy on us
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,	have mercy on us
God the Holy Ghost,	have mercy on us
Holy Trinity, One God,	have mercy on us

Holy Mary, Mother of God,	pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins,	pray for us.
Mother of the Crucified,	pray for us.
Sorrowful Mother,	pray for us.
Mournful Mother,	pray for us.
Sighing Mother,	pray for us.
Afflicted Mother,	pray for us.
Foresaken Mother,	pray for us.
Desolate Mother,	pray for us.
Mother most sad,	pray for us.
Mother set around with anguish,	pray for us.
Mother overwhelmed by grief,	pray for us.
Mother transfixed by a sword,	pray for us.
Mother crucified in thy heart,	pray for us.
Mother bereaved of thy Son,	pray for us.
Sighing Dove,	pray for us.
Mother of Dolors,	pray for us.
Fount of tears,	pray for us.
Sea of bitterness,	pray for us.
Field of tribulation,	pray for us.
Mass of suffering,	pray for us.
Mirror of patience,	pray for us.
Rock of constancy,	pray for us.
Remedy in perplexity,	pray for us.
Joy of the afflicted,	pray for us.
Ark of the desolate,	pray for us.
Refuge of the abandoned,.	pray for us.
Shiled of the oppressed,	pray for us.
Conqueror of the incredulous,	pray for us.
Solace of the wretched,	pray for us.
Medicine of the sick,	pray for us.
Help of the faint,	pray for us.
Strength of the weak,	pray for us.
Protectress of those who fight,	pray for us.
Haven of the shipwrecked,	pray for us.
Calmer of tempests,	pray for us.
Companion of the sorrowful,	pray for us.
Retreat of those who groan,	pray for us.
Terror of the treacherous,	pray for us.
Standard-bearer of the Martyrs,	pray for us.
Treasure of the Faithful,	pray for us.
Light of Confessors,	pray for us.
Pearl of Virgins,	pray for us.
Comfort of Widows,	pray for us.
Joy of all Saints,	pray for us.
Queen of thy Servants,	pray for us.
Holy Mary, who alone art unexampled,	pray for us.

Pray for us, most Sorrowful Virgin,	that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ

Let us pray
O God, in whose Passion, according to the prophecy of Simeon, a sword of grief pierced through the most sweet soul of Thy glorious Blessed Virgin Mother Mary: grant that we, who celebrate the memory of her Seven Sorrows, may obtain the happy effect of Thy Passion, Who lives and reigns world without end. Amen.